Bollywood is known for depicting the feeling of patriotism. Be it through songs, or movies, Bollywood has never failed to bind the entire nation together with its strong portrayal of patriotism. It has even played an integral part in bringing to us the untold stories of our National Heroes. As our nation completes 75 years of Independence, we bring you a list of movies that you would want to watch to imbibe the feeling of patriotism all over again:
Rang De Basanti
A group of friends is cast in a simple college movie about the stories of youth icons and freedom revolutionaries Bhagat Singh and Rajguru. Soon enough their friend, a fighter plane pilot gets killed in a crash due to corruption at the hand of the government. To change things up at the top, they channel their inner freedom fighters as they demand justice for their friend. Boast of incredible performances, hard-hitting dialogues, and powerful direction, this is a must-watch for every Desh Bhakt out there.
Streaming on: YouTube (Paid)
Kesari
The movie follows the events leading up to the Battle of Saragarhi that was fought between 21 soldiers of the 36th Sikhs of the British Indian Army and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. It has several heart-wrenching scenes, which will swell your chest with pride. The music provides an authentic flavor to the proceedings and elevates the movie-watching experience.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Swades
In an era of Brain Drain where the youth of the country wants to leave the country and settle abroad, this movie becomes a must-watch for all the NRIs. It is a heart-wrenching tale of the true India and helps us realize the importance of one’s country. ‘Koi Bhi Desh Perfect Nahi Hota, Use Perfect Banana Padta Hai’.
Streaming on: Netflix
Border
The life of a soldier is tough. It can never be understood by civilians. Sacrificing your life for the country even though your blind mom and newly wedded wife await you at home takes immense courage. This movie gives you a small realization of the extensive pain that a man in uniform undergoes. This is unarguably Bollywood’s best patriotic war movie.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Chak De India
Shimit Amin directional is the story of an ex-hockey captain, Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who has a negative reputation for betraying his nation. Kabir Khan returns as the coach of the Indian women’s hockey team and helps them win the World Championship. Shah Rukh delivers a punching performance in the movie and the dialogues evoke the Deshbhakt in you.
Streaming on: Prime Video
Shaheed
Based on the Indian Independence Movement, this movie deals with the lives of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. The movie beautifully portrays the events like the killing of Assistant Superintendent J. P. Saunders and Bhagat and his fellow freedom fighters’ hunger strike in jail. A must-watch for true patriots.
Streaming on: Zee5
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Starring Vicky Kaushal in a lead role, Uri: The Surgical Strike is based on the surgical strike that was carried out in Pakistan as a retaliation for the attack in Kashmir’s Uri in 2016. The movie truly sparks patriotism in you.
Streaming on: Zee5
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