As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, we remember the sacrifices and struggles of our freedom fighters who fought for our nation's liberty. What better way to commemorate this occasion than by watching films that evoke patriotism and inspire us to love our country even more? Here are 10 patriotic films, including timeless classics and new releases, available on various OTT platforms.
1. Shershaah (Amazon Prime Video) - A biographical war drama based on the life of Vikram Batra, a Kargil War hero who sacrificed his life for the nation. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra as Vikram Batra and Kiara Advani as his love interest.
2. Raazi (Amazon Prime Video) - A spy thriller based on the true story of Sehmat Khan, an Indian spy who married a Pakistani officer to gather intelligence during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Alia Bhatt plays the lead role, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
3. Sam Bahadur (Coming soon on Netflix) - A biographical drama based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, a legendary Indian Army officer who played a crucial role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The film stars Vicky Kaushal as Sam Manekshaw and promises to be an inspiring tale of courage and leadership.
4. Ae Watan Mere Watan (Amazon Prime Video) - A patriotic drama based on the true story of Darshan Singh, a freedom fighter who fought against British colonial rule. The film stars Sara Ali Khan as a young freedom fighter and showcases her journey towards patriotism.
5. Lagaan (Netflix) - A historical sports drama set in colonial India, showcasing the struggle for independence through cricket. The film stars Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, a young farmer who challenges the British to a cricket match to save his village from heavy taxation.
6. Rang De Basanti (Netflix) - A drama film that explores the lives of young Indians and their journey towards patriotism. The film stars Aamir Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and Siddharth Narayan, among others, and showcases their transformation from carefree youth to passionate patriots.
7. The Ghazi Attack (Amazon Prime Video) - A war drama based on the true story of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, specifically the sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi by the Indian Navy. The film stars Rana Daggubati and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles.
8. Kesari (Amazon Prime Video) - A historical action film based on the Battle of Saragarhi, fought between British Indian soldiers and Afghan tribesmen in 1897. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Havildar Ishar Singh, who led the brave soldiers in the battle.
9. Uri: The Surgical Strike (ZEE5) - A military action film based on the true story of the 2016 Uri attack and its aftermath. The film stars Vicky Kaushal as Major Vihaan Singh Shergill, who leads the Indian Army's surgical strike against Pakistani terrorists.
10. Border (ZEE5) - A war drama based on the true story of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, showcasing the bravery of Indian soldiers during the Battle of Longewala. The film stars Sunny Deol as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who led the Indian Army's defense against Pakistani forces.