Indian Army Day 2025: Celebrating courage through 5 films based on true events
We will be focusing on five Indian films that honour the bravery and sacrifices of our soldiers and are based on true stories and real heroes in observance of Indian Army Day 2025. The list includes URI, Shershaah and more.
In honour of Indian Army Day in 2025, we will be focusing on five Indian films that honour the valour and sacrifices of our military services and are based on true stories and real heroes. These movies eloquently capture the bravery, determination, and loyalty of forces as well as the historical significance of their deeds. These movies will not only entertain you, but they also foster patriotism and a greater respect for those who serve the nation.
Indian Army Day in 2025: Movies based on real life events
Sam Bahadur - Zee5
The remarkable life and legacy of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of India's most renowned military leaders, are chronicled in the biographical film Sam Bahadur. The film explores the life of the man who became the first Field Marshal of the Indian Army. It stars Vicky Kaushal in the title role.
Pippa - Prime Video
The story of Pippa is based on the life of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India's 45 Cavalry regiment, who fought on the eastern front in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War with his siblings. Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, and Priyanshu Painyuli play the main parts.
LOC: Kargil - Prime Video
Saluting the indomitable spirit of our heroes this #KargilVijayDiwas. Our freedom and safety today are the results of their unparalleled bravery and sacrifice. Honoured to have been a part of the film LOC Kargil by the legendary J P Dutta, that immortalizes their stories.
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The movie is based on the Indian Army's successful Operation Vijay, which was started in May 1999 to drive away Pakistani intruders from the Indian side of the Line of Control after they had invaded and occupied critical heights in the Kargil area. It stars Sanjay Dutt and others.
Shershaah - Prime Video
Captain Vikram Batra, a Param Vir Chakra recipient and one of the most acclaimed heroes of the Kargil War in 1999, is the real-life subject of Shershaah. Starring Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Batra, the film was directed by Vishnuvardhan.
URI - Zee5
Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on actual events, particularly the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army on September 28 and 29, 2016. Vicky Kaushal plays the lead in this Aditya Dhar-directed movie.
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