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Independence Day: Films that evoke the spirit of patriotism |
India is gearing up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this year, with
preparations already underway to mark the occasion with great pride. Various
events are organised at both state and district levels in a sincere effort to
pay gratitude toward the hard-won freedom. Those who wish to stay at home can
choose to indulge in the cinematic magic and binge on some patriotic films.
Ahead of Independence Day 2025, here’s a look at some Hindi films that
essentially capture the fire of patriotism.
Border
Sunny Deol’s ‘Border’ has maintained a cult status over the years since its
release. Based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the war drama depicts the true
events that took place at that time. Besides Sunny, the film’s cast included
Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna among others.
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Shershaah
The biographical war film is based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, who laid
down his life during the Kargil War. It showcases Batra’s courage and sacrifice,
bringing to the fore another true story of a braveheart who contributed to
India. Actor Sidharth Malhotra played the titular role, while Kiara Advani was
seen as his love interest.
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Uri: The Surgical Strike
Vicky Kaushal starrer Uri: The Surgical Strike revolves around the real-life
attack carried out by the Indian Army against a terrorist attack. The story as
well as the slogan “How’s the josh?” resonated deeply with the audiences,
fostering national pride.
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Ajay Devgn had the “lifetime” opportunity of playing revolutionary freedom
fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh in this film. It came out in 2002, bringing the
story of Bhagat Singh and his fight for Indian independence. His immortal slogan
‘Inquilab Zindabad’ became the undertone of the country’s freedom struggle.
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Raazi
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Raazi tells the gripping story of an Indian spy, who
was married into the Pakistani military family in the wake of the 1971
Indo-Pakistan War. Alia Bhatt essayed the lead role as Sehmat Singh, while Vicky
Kaushal was seen as Iqbal Syed, a Pakistani army officer.
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