Republic Day 2024: As we approach the 75th Republic Day, let's revisit some iconic Hindi patriotic movies that not only fuel our love for the nation but also evoke powerful emotions. These films are a perfect way to keep the flame of patriotism burning bright.
Border
A blockbuster depicting the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, featuring Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, and Jackie Shroff.
Lagaan
Aamir Khan starrer set in British colonial India, portraying the struggles of villagers burdened by taxes and challenged to a cricket match to avoid payment.
Swades
Shah Rukh Khan's Swades narrates the story of an Indian settled in NASA who returns to uplift his hometown after witnessing its hardships.
Airlift
Based on true events during Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, the film showcases the rescue of thousands of stranded Indians. Stars Nimrat Kaur, Akshay Kumar, and Purab Kohli.
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
A love story amidst the 1947 Partition, featuring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Ajay Devgn plays the role of Bhagat Singh, the socialist revolutionary, capturing his life from childhood to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and his eventual hanging.
Lakshya
Hrithik Roshan's journey from an indisciplined youth to a responsible military man at the Indian Military Academy.
Chak De! India
Shah Rukh Khan stars in a movie centered around hockey, instilling a sense of patriotism and love for the country.
Rang De Basanti
A film portraying a British filmmaker's interaction with Indian youth for a documentary on freedom fighters, shedding light on societal issues in India.
Raazi
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer depicting the life of an Indian spy married to a Pakistani military official, showcasing her courage to protect her country.
Gold
Based on India's first Olympic Gold win in 1948, highlighting the pride that followed peace on Republic DayR.
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Depicting the 2016 surgical strike post the Pulwama Attack, starring Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, and Yami Gautam.
LOC
A film portraying the intense battle between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in 2003.
The Ghazi Attack
Released in 2017, the film explores the naval conflict between India and Pakistan, with a Pakistani submarine on a secret mission.
Sardar Udham Singh
Released in 2021, this Shoojit Sircar creation follows Udham Singh's quest for revenge against Michael O'Dwyer after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
A 2002 biopic on the fearless freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Released in 2005, the film portrays the leader of the 1857 mutiny and his fight against British rule, directed by Ketan Mehta.
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