Rajasthan MLA urges Chief Minister to make Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur tax-free

The film, slated for a theatrical release on November 21, celebrates the courage and sacrifice of India’s soldiers in one of the nation’s most historic battles.

As anticipation builds for Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur, Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati has written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, urging the state government to declare the film tax-free.

The film, slated for a theatrical release on November 21, celebrates the courage and sacrifice of India’s soldiers in one of the nation’s most historic battles.

In his letter, Bhati highlighted the film’s patriotic essence and educational value for the younger generation. “A letter has been written to the Honorable Chief Minister requesting that the film ‘120 Bahadur,’ scheduled to be screened in theaters across the entire country on the upcoming 21st of November, be made tax-free in the state. This film is dedicated to the saga of valor, sacrifice, and bravery of Param Vir Chakra Major Shaitan Singh Ji and Mother India's 120 heroic sons (sic),” he wrote.

माननीय मुख्यमंत्री जी को पत्र लिखकर आगामी 21 नवम्बर को सम्पूर्ण देशभर के थिएटर में प्रदर्शित होने जा रही “120 बहादुर” फिल्म को प्रदेश में टैक्स फ्री करने का अनुरोध किया।

यह फिल्म परमवीर चक्र मेजर शैतान सिंह जी व मां भारती के 120 वीर सपूतों के शौर्य, त्याग और वीरता की गाथा को… pic.twitter.com/XMoKtBnPa2

— Ravindra Singh Bhati (@RavindraBhati__) November 9, 2025

The legislator emphasised that films like 120 Bahadur play an important role in inspiring patriotism and national pride. “It is essential to reach such inspirational, patriotism-infused films to as many people as possible, so that the new generation can become acquainted with the sacrifices and dedication of our soldiers. It is expected from the state government that it will take a sensitive decision on this meaningful initiative and work to further strengthen the spirit of nationalism in society (sic),” Bhati added.

The film’s trailer has already created significant buzz. 120 Bahadur recounts the indomitable courage of 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment who fought in the historic Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Indo-China war.

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Farhan Akhtar stars as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, the Param Vir Chakra awardee who led his men in a valiant stand against 3000 Chinese troops despite overwhelming odds.

Directed by Razneesh Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur releases in cinemas on November 21.