War
films
always
hold
a
special
place
in
everyone's
hearts
because
of
their
crucial
narration
of
historically
significant
battles
that
live
on,
through
cinema.
Pippa
on
Prime
Video
is
one
such
thrilling
retelling
of
the
Battle
of
Garibpur,
during
the
Indo-Pak
War
of
1971.
This
is
a
compelling
retelling
story
of
this
crucial
battle
and
an
army
official's
first-hand
account,
based
on
the
book
penned
by
Brigadier
Balram
Singh
Mehta,
"The
Burning
Chaffees."
Here
are
5
things
one
must
know
ahead
of
the
film's
premiere
on
the
streaming
service
-
Heroes
at
26!
Pippa
brings
an
intriguing
connection
between
Ishaan
and
Brigadier
Balram
Singh
Mehta.
While
the
ace
actor
was
26
when
he
shot
for
the
film,
the
war
hero
was
26
years
old
as
well
when
he
fought
during
the
war.
This
age
synchronicity
adds
a
unique
layer
of
authenticity
to
the
film,
making
it
more
realistic.
The
Burning
Chaffees
Pippa
brings
to
life
the
remarkable
story
of
the
Battle
of
Garibpur,
as
described
in
Brigadier
Balram
Singh
Mehta's
book,
The
Burning
Chaffees.
This
is
a
firsthand
account
of
a
historical
event
from
the
Indo-Pakistan
War
of
1971,
which
is
a
lesser-known
chapter
of
a
covert
mission
that
played
a
significant
part
in
India's
eventual
victory.
Watching
Pippa
enables
viewers
to
watch
the
story
through
the
eyes
of
a
true
war
hero
brought
to
screens
from
the
pages
of
his
book.
Pippa
-
The
Amphibious
Tank's
Endearing
Moniker
Wondering
why
the
amphibious
tank
in
the
film
is
affectionately
called
"Pippa"?
It's
a
tribute
to
Punjabi
soldiers
who,
upon
seeing
the
tank
for
the
first
time,
lovingly
likened
it
to
a
Pippa,
a
ghee
tin
that
floats
in
water.
This
charming
moniker
adds
character
to
the
tank's
role
in
the
movie.
The
amphibious
tank
(PT-76
(Palavushi
Tanka),
was
a
unique
one-of-a-kind
tank
designed
for
amphibious
operations
and
was
used
for
crossing
rivers
during
the
war.
These
tanks
proved
to
be
a
significant
element
in
the
war
that
enabled
India
to
move
closer
to
winning
the
liberation
of
another
country.
A
Real
PT-76
-
Resurrected
for
Pippa
In
a
remarkable
feat,
the
PT-76
tank
used
in
Pippa
is
not
a
replica
but
a
genuine
tank.
Explicitly
resurrected
for
the
film,
this
authentic
tank
provides
a
true-to-life
touch
to
the
movie's
tank
warfare
scenes.
Ishaan,
who
essayed
the
role
of
Captain
Balram
Singh
Mehta,
used
the
tank
for
real
to
bring
authenticity
to
the
film.
It
gives
viewers
a
vivid
depiction
of
what
this
deadly
war
looked
like
back
then.
Where
scenery
meets
storytelling
Pippa
unfolds
against
the
backdrop
of
locales
of
Amritsar,
Ahmednagar,
interiors
of
West
Bengal.
The
film
captures
historical
battles,
with
breathtaking
visuals
and
cinematic
grandeur,
making
it
a
visual
treat
for
viewers.
Produced
by
RSVP
Movies
and
Roy
Kapur
Films,
Pippa
is
all
set
to
stream
across
240
countries
and
territories
exclusively,
this
Diwali,
on
Prime
Video
from
November
10.