Independence Day 2021: From Shershaah to Bhuj-10 patriotic movies you can watch to mark the special day

Today India is celebrating a very special day- the 75th Independence Day. Every year India celebrates Independence Day on August 15. The day marks  India’s freedom from British rule, after a long 200 years battle of suppression by the British. And all the Indians, today, are celebrating the most significant milestone in the country’s history. Independence Day is celebrated every year on this day with great pomp and fervour with PM unfurling the Tiranga on the Red Fort. On the occasion, Indians organize flag hoisting ceremonies, enjoy I-Day functions and special play enactment among others. People also enjoy special commemorative food, sing the national anthem together and express gratitude, in their way, towards our freedom fighters.

Many Indians today also watch patriotic movies based on soldiers, freedom fighters, and their undying spirit. If you are too planning to watch some war dramas and patriotic films then you are at the right place as we have compiled a list of must-watch flicks. These movies do not only provide entertainment but also leave you inspired.

Films To Watch On Independence Day

1. Shershaah

Shershaah starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani is one of the latest war dramas which is streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video. The movie is based on Captain Vikram Batra who played an instrumental role during the Kargil War. His inspirational story and war scenes will surely invoke patriotism in you.

2. Bhuj: The Pride of India

Ajay Devgn starrer Bhuj: The Pride of India, which got recently released, is another must-watch I-Day movie. The movie is a period war film directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya and is based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film follows the life of IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik and his team, who reconstructed the IAF airbase with the help of 300 women from the local village Madhapar. You can watch the movie on Disney+Hotstar.

3. Uri: The Surgical Strike

This Vicky Kaushal starrer is based on the real events of the surgical strike which was executed by the Indian Army on militants who had attacked an army base in 2016. The film was a blockbuster and will surely fill your chest with pride. You can catch the movie on Zee5.

3. Lakshya

Lakshya, which is one of the must-watch movies ideally depicts the life of soldiers. One cannot miss the movie also because of Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan’s stellar performances. The war-drama film is directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani. You can watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video.

4. Kesari

Kesari, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, pays ode to the extraordinary valor showcased by 21 soldiers. For the unversed, it is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, which was fought between 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikhs of the British Indian Army and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen.

5. Raazi

This Meghna Gulzar’s directorial stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles. For the unversed, the movie is based on an Indian raw agent, who is married into a Pakistani military family. The film streams on Amazon Prime Video.

6. Rang De Basanti

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s directorial follows the life of a British film student who travels to India to document the story of five freedom fighters. The film, which released in 2006, starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, and others. One can enjoy the movie on Netflix.

7. Swades

The drama was written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal in leading roles. The movie, which is considered quite ahead of its time, follows the life of a NASA scientist who leaves his career to serve his nation. You can watch the drama on Netflix.

8. Lagaan

Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is one historic patriotic film because of several reasons. For the unversed, it was the third Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film after Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay! (1988). You can enjoy the Ashutosh Gowariker-directorial on Netflix.

9. Gold

Gold: The Dream That United Our Nation is a historical sports drama film written and directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. It is based on Tapan Das, the man who won India its first gold medal in the 1948 Summer Olympics. The sports drama is on Amazon Prime Video.

10. The Ghazi Attack

The film is based on the mysterious sinking of PNS Ghazi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film stars Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu, Kay Kay Menon and Atul Kulkarni. The movie streams on Amazon Prime Video.

Let us know your favourite movie from the above list.

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