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Republic Day 2024: Pippa To Shershaah, 5 Patriotic Films To Watch To Keep The Spirit Of Nationalism High
Republic Day 2024: As the nation gears up to celebrate the spirit of unity, diversity, and freedom on Republic Day, what better way to honour this significant occasion than by indulging in a cinematic journey that reflects the essence of our rich heritage and collective history?
Since Republic Day is just a few hours away, let's have a look at some films that have beautifully portrayed nationalism and have the power to evoke patriotism.
Pippa
Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Pippa is a compelling story that chronicles the remarkable personal and professional journey of Captain Balram Singh Mehta (played by Ishaan Khatter) of India's 45 Cavalry Regiment.
The film portrays Mehta's skillful handling of the PT-76, a Russian amphibious war tank that proved to be a game-changer in the battle.
Pippa is a fine example of excellent acting, direction, and cinematography coming together to create a masterpiece.
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Uri: The Surgical Strike portrays the incident of 2016, when a group of militants attacked a military base in Uri, Kashmir, killing numerous soldiers.
Major Vihaan Singh Shergill (played by Vicky Kaushal) of the Indian Army leads a covert operation against the militants. Vicky Kaushal received unanimous praise for his intense and convincing portrayal of Major Shergill.
The supporting cast, including Yami Gautam and Paresh Rawal, also delivered strong performances. It is surely a must-watch this Republic Day.
Raazi
A film that pays tribute to the unsung heroes who selflessly sacrifice their love, emotions, family, and everything else for the nation. The film boasts a strong storyline and is engaging right from the start till the end.
The gripping narrative is about Sehmat Khan (played by Alia Bhatt), an undercover RAW agent who is married into a Pakistani family by her father so that she can get some valuable pieces of information about the enemy.
Vicky Kaushal plays Iqbal Syed (Sehmat's husband). Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have given excellent performances and elevated the film's narrative. The film will surely leave you with a happy feeling and a sense of pride for your country.
Mission Mangal
Mission Mangal celebrates the spirit of Indian scientific achievements and teamwork, instilling a sense of national pride. The film is also considered inspirational, especially in showcasing the determination and hard work of the team involved in the Mars Orbiter Mission.
Loosely based on the lives of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to India's first interplanetary expedition, the Mars Orbiter Mission, it stars an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, and Sonakshi Sinha.
Shershaah
Shershaah is based on the real-life story of Captain Vikram Batra, played by Sidharth Malhotra. Vikram Batra dreams of becoming a soldier and falls in love with Dimple (played by Kiara Advani).
Soon after his training, Vikram is given the military ranks, and he then contributes to India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The film portrays his significant contributions to India's victory in the Kargil War. It is a perfect blend of emotions that will make you feel love, sacrifice, and patriotism throughout.
