India is celebrating 21 years of the Kargil War on July 26, 2020. This day is special as the Kargil War had come to end on this day It was the victory of our armed forces who fought this battle in adverse conditions but came out victorious. The ultimate victory of the Indian Army is celebrated every year on July 26 as Kargil Vijay Diwas. It is celebrated to remember the army men who gave their lives in the war against the enemy forces.
The bravery of the Indian Army, the patriotic fervour has been captured aptly in some of Bollywood films. Today as we are celebrating 21 years of the Kargil war. Check out some of Bollywood war movies that are a must-watch for you. and on this special day
5 Bollywood War Movies Are A Must Watch On Kargil Vijay Diwas
LOC Kargil:
Directed by JP Dutta, the film is based on the story of Indian soldiers during Operation Vijay. The movie which features actors Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Ayyub Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan happens to be one of the longest-running movies.
Lakshya:
Starring Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles, the movie is set against a fictional backdrop of 1999 Kargil War. Directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidwani, the movie is based on a lazy boy turning into a responsible army officer.
Uri- The Surgical Strike:
An Indian action film based on the fictional 2016 Indian Army’s surgical strikes on Pakistan Administered Kashmir as a retaliation for the Uri attack. The movie is written and directed by debutant Aditya Dhar and is produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The film features Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam and Mohit Raina in a pivotal role.
Border:
Based on the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, the movie has been helmed and produced by J.P Dutta. Released on June 13, 1997, the movie witness amazing actors Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Raakhee, Jackie Shroff, Tabu.
Paltan:
An action-war drama based on the 1967 Nathu La and Cho La clashes along the Sikkim border after 1962 Sino-Indian War. Directed and produced by J. P. Dutta it features Jackie Shroff, Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Harshvardhan Rane, Esha Gupta, Sonal Chauhan and many more.
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