Independence Day 2022: Films that celebrate the valour of the Armed Forces

The pride one feels when they hear about the Armed Forces - their bravery, their sacrifice, and their sense of duty to the country is unparalleled. A topic frequently highlighted in Indian cinema, their stories of valour inspire audiences across the country. Ahead of the 76th Independence Day, here’s a list of shows and films that celebrate the courage of the Indian Armed Forces and is sure to make you feel patriotic as well.

Shershaah - You must have heard the famous slogan, 'Yeh Dil Maange More'. It was used by Captain Batra to communicate the success of his missions. Produced by Karan Johar, 'Shershaah' is a story of valour, love, and sacrifice and is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra who played a pivotal role in India’s victory during the Kargil War. Credit: Special Arrangement

Bhuj: The Pride of India - Packed with action and patriotism, 'Bhuj' is a movie based on the Indian Air Force and pilot squadron leader Vijay Karmik’s contribution to the IAF. The film is set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, when the IAF airstrip was wrecked and 300 local women led by Vijay Karnik laboured tirelessly for days to rebuild the airbase. This act of resilience helped us win the war. Credit: Special Arrangement

Major: This film is largely based on the life of 2008 Mumbai terror attack martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who selflessly fought to save the lives of people during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Credit: Special Arrangement

State of Siege: Temple Attack - This Zee5 Original film starring Akshaye Khanna is based on the radical terrorist attack on Akshardham Temple in 2002 where the pilgrims were held hostage. Helmed by Ken Ghosh, this film celebrates the men in uniform who rescued several people and managed to mitigate a lot of accidents. Credit: Special Arrangement

Prisoners Of War - Bandi Yuddh Ke: This Independence Day, MX Player will be re-introducing viewers to 'Prisoners Of War - Bandi Yuddh Ke', a gripping show about two soldiers returning to Indian soil after 17 years of being held hostage. This show takes us through their struggle to acclimatise to a normal life after years of torture and imprisonment. Credit: Special Arrangement

Uri the Surgical Strike: Inspired by the true events, Ronnie Screwvala's production arm, RSVP produced the film 'Uri the Surgical Strike'. The movie is about a covert Army operation against a group of militants who had attacked a base in Uri, Kashmir, in 2016 and killed many soldiers. Credit: Special Arrangement

Border: Filmmaker JP Dutta's magnum opus is based on incidents that transpired during the Battle of Longewala in 1971 and highlights the challenges faced by the Indian Army while protecting the country. Credit: Special Arrangement

Haqeeqat: Released in 1964, this is one of the best movies on one of the wards India fought and the plight of the nation in the 1962 Sino-Indian war days. Credit: IMDB

Prahaar: Directed by Nana Patekar, Prahaar shows the transition of a carefree boy to a respected soldier and his determination to set right the words in society. Credit: Eros Now

Ghazi: Film Ghazi is inspired by true events from the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. The story is about a submarine of the Indian Navy, an executive naval officer, and his team who remained underwater for 18 days. Credit: Special Arrangement