Bollywood and patriotism go way back. The list of Hindi films depicting magnificent stories of freedom fighters and their struggle to make India an independent nation is endless. On the auspicious ocassion of I-DAY, let’s look at some patriotic films that will surely pump up the adrenaline of all patriots.
“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.”
Rang De Basanti
When it comes to patriotic movies, one cannot forget Rang De Basanti! Young men like these who seem aimless in life but dazzle the nation with their deeds are examples of real grit and will inspire you to love your country!
“Ab bhi jiska khoon na khaula, khoon nahin voh paani hai … joh desh ke kaam na aaye woh bekaar jawani hai…”
Swades
What are the reasons for leaving NASA to settle in India’s “backyard”? While it seems rather juvenile, Swades depicts this journey so well you wish you could do something similar for your motherland.
“Main nahi manta hamara desh duniya ka sabse mahaan desh hai … lekin yeh zaroor manta hoon … ki hum mein kabliyat hai, taqat hai, apne desh ko mahaan banane ki”
Lagan
Aamir Khan gives us this beautiful movie in which the Indians beat their colonial masters in a game of cricket and get three-year tax cancelled – simply, without bloodshed!
“Hamaar Pasina Hamre Tann Mein Khoon Banke Daudega…”
Border
Independence Day fits well with watching this movie. This film shows the Indo-Pak battle that took place in Longewala in 1971. It took 120 soldiers to hold the border throughout the night until they get air support from the Indian Air Force. Experience our brave soldiers’ struggle during the war in the movie ‘Border’. A goosebumps-inducing experience!
“Aaj se tumhari har goli par desh ke dushman ka naam likha hoga…”
A Wednesday
This film teaches a lesson about the incredible power that lies within every person. It’s impossible to ignore him. With a flick of a switch, he can overthrow, humiliate, and humiliate you in multiple ways. This movie should not be missed!
“Aam aadmi ki tarah jiyo, aam aadmi ki tarah bardaash karo aur aam aadmi ki tarah marro”
URI: The Surgical Strike
One of the best Hindi patriotic movies ever made. The movie is about retelling the real story of the attack on Indian soldiers by the Pakistan-backed terrorists in Uri, Kashmir in 2016. Watch this film to awaken the ‘desh bhakt’ in you!
“How’s the josh?” “High Sir!”
LOC: Kargil
In the historical war drama, both India and Pakistan fight for control of Kargil. This film has some big names from the industry who have contributed to the characters in the film including Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ajay Devgn, Suniel Shetty, and others.
“Ladai mein har jeet ki keemat chukani padti hai”
Airlift
Airlift examines the plight of Indians stuck in Kuwait during the 1991 Iraq war and is based on a true-life incident of the largest evacuation success story in the history of a nation. The story combines a thrilling storyline, superb acting, and a true-life connection. A must-watch!
“Unhe bacha sakta hai to vo desh jisko unhone khud yaad karna band kar diya tha.”
Raazi
It stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal as lead actors. After Sehmat (Alia) marries Iqbal (Vicky), she is sent to work as a spy in Pakistan. She makes sacrifices during this process and her determination to bring out information makes it worth your watch this Independence Day.
“Har jung border par nahi hoti”
Shershah
Especially impressed with its plot, which focuses on the emotions connected to the Kargil war is the recently released Sidharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani film. An action-drama biographically focusing on Captain Vikram Batra and Dimple Cheema.
“Ek Fauji Ke Rutbe Se Bada Koi Aur Rutba Nahi Hota … Vardi Ki Shaan Se Badi Koi Aur Shaan Nahi Hoti … Aur Apne Desh Se Bada Koi Dharam Nahi Hota. Yeh Dil Maange More!”
Bhuj: The Pride of India
Aired on August 13 on Disney Plus Hotstar, it stars Ajay Devgn, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjay Dutt, and others. The film is set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
“Jab tak sooraj chanda chamke tab tak yeh Hindustan rahe”
Keasari
Havildar Ishar Singh, a soldier in the British Indian Army, leads 21 Sikh soldiers in a fight against 10,000 Pashtun invaders. However, what unfolds is the greatest last stand wars of all time. Watch this film to awaken the ‘desh bhakt’ in you!
“Ladne se sirf dushman khatam hota hai … aur pani pilane se dushmani”
