Top Bollywood Movies Based on India-Pakistan War You Must Watch

Bhuj: The Pride of India is a war drama based on the 1971 Indo-Pak war, highlighting the true story of IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, who rebuilt a bombed airstrip with the help of 300 village women. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and Nora Fatehi.

Sky Force is a 2025 war drama based on India’s first airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Starring Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, the film showcases the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots in a high-stakes mission. Sky Force is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. 

Uri: The Surgical Strike is a 2019 action-packed war film inspired by true events, focusing on the Indian Army's response to the 2016 Uri terror attack. Led by Major Vihaan Singh Shergill, played by Vicky Kaushal, the story follows a team of brave soldiers who carry out a daring cross-border surgical strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. 

Raazi (2018) is a gripping espionage thriller set during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The film follows Sehmat Khan (Alia Bhatt), a young Kashmiri woman who is recruited by India’s intelligence agency, RAW, to spy on Pakistan. She marries a Pakistani military officer (Vicky Kaushal) to gather critical information while facing constant danger. 

The Ghazi Attack (2017) is a war thriller based on the true events of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The film focuses on the mysterious sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi, which was attempting to destroy the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The story follows the crew of the Indian submarine INS Karanj as they engage in a tense underwater battle.