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 hardwon 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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