Relive the Heroic Moments of Kargil Vijay Diwas: Must-Watch Movies on the 25th Anniversary

Every year, on the 26th of July, Indians commemorate their triumph over a neighbouring nation through Kargil Vijay Diwas. This year, however, the occasion is particularly poignant as it marks the 25th anniversary of the historic victory in Operation Vijay. To honour this significant milestone, here is a curated list of Bollywood films that vividly bring to life the heroic events of the 1999 Kargil War.

Must’ve seen LOC: Kargil for the nth time today, and no matter how many times I come back to this film; it’s @juniorbachchan’s portrayal of Capt. Vikram Batra that tops any other attempt made at the same. Mean no offence to Shershaah (2021), but it is what it is. pic.twitter.com/89Io5zlWSL

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LOC: Kargil

Released in 2003, LOC: Kargil is a comprehensive cinematic portrayal of Operation Vijay. Spanning four hours, this film meticulously depicts the operation aimed at ousting Pakistani intruders from the Line of Control (LOC). The movie features an ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, and Manoj Bajpayee. For those keen to revisit the bravery of Indian soldiers, this film is available for streaming on Prime Video.

20 years ago, we were reminded that good films need not make money, & films that make good money need not be great!On June 18, 2004, Lakshya was released, telling the story of an aimless rich youngster who joins the Indian Army & discovers his true goal.A thread🧵 pic.twitter.com/WtX9eD2BOU

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Lakshya

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Lakshya offers a compelling narrative of personal transformation against the backdrop of the 1999 Kargil War. The film follows the journey of an aimless young man who matures into a disciplined army officer and ultimately a war hero. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, Lakshya provides a dramatic yet inspiring look at the war. It is available for streaming on both Netflix and Prime Video.

Shershaah

#Shershaah2021 ‧ Action ‧ 2h 15mසත්‍ය කතාවක් ඇසුරෙන් තමයි හදලා තියෙන්නේ...❤️ලස්සනයි කතාව❤️අවසන්නය නම් දුකයි💔මේකේ කලින් ඉඳපු රොෂාන් මල්ලි තමයි කිව්වේ බලන්න කියලා❤️#ස්නයිපර්බැලූචිත්‍රපටි#ස්නයිපර්බැලූටෙලි pic.twitter.com/TfZDdGIGWi

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Shershaah focuses on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, a PVC award recipient whose courageous contributions were instrumental in the success of Operation Vijay. Directed by Vishnuvardhan and produced by Karan Johar, the film stars Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. This biographical drama captures the essence of valor and sacrifice and is available for streaming on Prime Video.

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

หนังแนะนำวันสตรีสากล1. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (อินเดีย) จากเรื่องจริงของเรืออากาศเอกกุณจัญ ศักเสนา นักบินหญิงคนแรกของกองทัพอากาศอินเดีย บอกเล่าความยากลำบากของการเป็นผู้หญิงในสังคมที่ผู้ชายมีบทบาทนำ เส้นทางกว่าจะได้รับการยอมรับเธอต้องสู้กับการเลือกปฏิบัติและการกดขี่ pic.twitter.com/840wwau265

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This film tells the remarkable story of Gunjan Saxena, the first female Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War. Featuring Janhvi Kapoor in the titular role, alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl sheds light on the extraordinary achievements of women in the armed forces. The movie can be streamed on Netflix.

These films not only serve as a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War but also offer an opportunity to relive the pivotal moments of India's historic victory. As we celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas this year, these cinematic representations provide a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and the triumphs achieved.

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