On the occasion of Independence Day, we have shared a list of the best Bollywood movies that will enlighten patriotism within you. Patriotic films have a special place in Indian audiences. Let us celebrate the special day by binge-watching some of the best patriotic films created by Hindi cinema.
Be it winning against other countries or fighting internal issues to save our country, Bollywood never fails to showcase the martyrs. From Border, Chak De India, and Swades to Shershaah, Uri and Sardar Udham, let us celebrate the 76th Independence Day by binge-watching the masterpieces.
Border To Major: 10 Great Patriotic Films
Here is the list of the best Bollywood patriotic films to watch on the special occasion of Independence Day.
1. Border
The multi-starrer patriotic drama Border revolves around the incidents of the 971 Indo-Pakistani war. Based on the true events, the film focuses on the Battle of Longewala. The film features a stellar cast including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Tabu among others. The film also has a heart-touching song Sandese Aate Hain, which enlightens patriotism within ourselves.
2. LOC Kargil
Another masterpiece of Indian cinema, LOC Kargil follows the Kargil War fought between India and Pakistan. The film takes us to the lives of the soldiers fighting against Pakistan to occupy the Kargil sector. This one also features a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Ajay Devgan and Sunil Shetty among others.
3. Swades
Shahrukh Khan stars as Mohan, a scientist at NASA who comes to India to visit his Amma. Later he discovers the backward and underdeveloped condition of his village and decides to stay back for the upliftment of his hometown. Swades is the first Indian movie filmed inside the headquarters of NASA.
4. Rang De Basanti
Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s directorial Rang De Basanti manifests the societal issues in India. A British student travels to India to document the story of five freedom fighters of India. She casts five friends as the Indian revolutionaries in the film, which persuades them to fight against the corruption of the government.
5. Chak De India
Helmed by Kabir Khan, Chak De India peddles patriotism, gender bias and religious bashing at the same time. Shahrukh Khan plays the role of a coach of the Indian Women Hockey Team, with desires to salvage his reputation lost in the past and make the Indian team win the international tournament.
6. Raazi
A female RAW, Sehmat, is sent to Pakistan after marriage to Iqbal, a Pakistani soldier, with the motive to acquire valuable information crucial for India. She loses her spouse, family and everything for her inborn love for the nation. Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal feature in the lead roles.
7. Uri: The Surgical Strike
Aditya Dhar’s directorial military drama depicts the attack on the Indian Army base in Uri. The film showcases the attack which resulted in the deaths of 19 troops and its aftermath. Vicky Kaushal starrer exhibits the incidents of surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The film also features Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal and Mohit Raina in key roles.
8. Shershaah
Helmed by Vishnuvardhan, the biographical drama entails the life journey of Captain Vikram Batra, the martyr of the Kargil war. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Shershaah was a massive box-office hit in 2021.
9. Sardar Udham
Shoojit Sircar’s movie exhibits the life journey of an Indian revolutionist, Sardar Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O’ Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Vicky Kaushal played the role of the Indian revolutionist Udham Singh. The movie is a tribute to the unsung hero of Indian history.
10. Major
Based on the life journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the film showcases the events from the 26/11 Mumbai attack on Hotel Taj. The film features Adivi Sesh as Major Unnikrishnan, who fought against the terrorists to save the citizens of his nation. Major beautifully depicts the bravery of the soldier, who was awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
Here we sum up the great patriotic movies offered by Bollywood. Celebrate the season of freedom and patriotism by binge-watching these masterpieces created by the Hindi cinema. Happy Independence Day!