India launched missiles into Pakistan and PoK, hitting nine terrorist bases to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Films like Uri, Avrodh, and Fighter depict similar strikes
India launched missiles deep into Pakistan and PoK in the dead of night, hitting nine terrorist bases in precision strikes to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. Bollywood has captured previous strikes by India against Pakistan in remarkable films like Uri. Here are a few must-watch movies and series.
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The first film on this list is Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), directed by Aditya Dhar. It portrays the real-life story of the Indian Air Force’s surgical strike on Pakistan in response to the 2016 Uri attack. Featuring Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Mohit Raina, and Kirti Kulhari, the film is available on Zee5. (News18 Hindi)
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Avrodh: The Siege Within (2020) and its second season (2022) on Sony Liv explore the Uri surgical strike and the Balakot air strike, along with the internal strategies of Indian security agencies. The series presents these events in a realistic and strategic manner. (News18 Hindi)
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Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020), directed by Sharan Sharma, was released on OTT during the lockdown. Starring Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, and Vineet Kumar Singh, the film is available on Netflix and highlights the story of India’s first female combat pilot in the Kargil War. (News18 Hindi)
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Rakshak: India’s Brave Chapter 2 (2023) is an emotional and gripping web series available on Prime Video. It focuses on the Indian Army’s retaliation following the Pulwama terror attack and highlights courage, sacrifice, and patriotism through performances by Barun Sobti, Surabhi Chandna, and Vishwas Kini. (News18 Hindi)
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Ranneeti: Balakot and Beyond (2024) centres on the 2019 Balakot air strike, showcasing the Indian Air Force’s military retaliation and diplomatic strategy. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ashutosh Rana, Lara Dutta, and Prasanna, this series is available on JioCinema or Disney+ Hotstar. (News18 Hindi)
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Anil Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Deepika Padukone, starring Fighter (2024) is based on the Balakot air strike following the Pulwama attack. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is filled with thrilling air combat, action, and patriotism. Watch it on Netflix. (News18 Hindi)
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Available on Prime Video, Operation Valentine (2024), starring Varun Tej, Manushi Chhillar, Navdeep, and Paresh Pahuja, and directed by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, portrays Indian courage from the battlefield to the skies. (News18 Hindi)
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Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapoor and Sandeep Kewlani, Sky Force (2024), tells the untold story of India’s first air operation against Pakistan in 1965. Starring Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahadia, the film is available on Prime Video. (News18 Hindi)
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