Bollywood has covered every genre perfectly, and the same goes with patriotic movies as well. Patriotism movies help plant a sense of patriotism in us every time we watch them. This Independence Day, here’s a list of the top 6 patriotic Indian movies that have shaped our nationalistic side. This Independence Day, you should add these movies to your list to binge-watch with your loved ones. Here is a list of the top 5 patriotic Bollywood movies that you should not miss out on.
1. Kesari
Movie based on a famously known historic incident- The Battle of Saragarhi- This narrates the story of leader Havildar Ishar Singh and 21 Sikh soldiers. They all were fighting against 10,000 Pashtun invaders. This movie unfolds one of the greatest and most heroic moments of our ancestors. Kesari is all about love, sentiments, pride, and courage of the people in our country, for our country. The character of Ishar Singh is portrayed by Akshay Kumar.
2. Hotel Mumbai
The movie stars Dev Patel and Anupam Kher and is based on the 26/11 attacks on Taj Hotel in Mumbai. This movie narrates the incidents and the bravery of common people who went to a great extent to help out strangers stuck in the situation. The closing scene of the movie shows a memorial to the staff, guests, and people involved in the incident.
3. Raazi
This story narrates a tale of the daughter of an Indian soldier and agent who continues the family tradition and serves the country. Sehmat, portrayed by Alia Bhatt, got married to a military officer in Pakistan and worked as a spy agent for India. Aye Watan song from the movie and Alia'a acting says everything about the loyalty and gratitude Sehmat carried for her nation. Based on a best-seeling novel Calling Sehmat, Raazi is one of those Bollywood movies that speaks about the unsung heroes.
4. URI: The Surgical Strike
The movie is divided into 5 parts and revolves around the events of the surgical strike against suspected militants in PoK. In the movie, Indian army special forces carried out an operation to take revenge for killing several Indian soldiers in middle of the night. URI carries huge respect for our soldiers who put their life at risk and neutralized the terrorists.
5. The Ghazi Attack
The movie is India’s first underwater war-based movie which tells us about India’s Naval Forces. The Ghazi Attack is based on a real encounter of warships between India and Pakistan during the 1971 war. This is one of the best patriotic films in the recent past. The movie features Rana Daggubatti, Kay Kay Menon, Om Puri, and Taapsee Pannu. It showcased the true and unknown struggle faced by the Indian Navy.
6. Chandu Champion
Chandu Champion is a 2024 Indian biographical sports drama film that tells the inspiring true story of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist. The movie chronicles Petkar's journey from a soldier injured in the 1965 Indo-Pak War to becoming a Paralympic champion. Despite facing numerous challenges and physical limitations, Petkar's unwavering determination and resilience drive him to overcome adversity and achieve greatness.Chandu Champion stars Kartik Aaryan in the titular role and is directed by Kabir Khan.
