Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar has shared an emotional note of thanks with his fans after the teaser of his much-anticipated wartime epic, 120 Bahadur, received an overwhelming wave of appreciation.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan posted a heartfelt gratitude video, visibly moved by the outpouring of love from audiences. In the clip, the actor-producer, who has bankrolled the project under his banner Excel Entertainment alongside Ritesh Sidhwani, expressed his deep appreciation for the passionate response.
In the video, he said, "Good afternoon Namaskar, main yahan bas aap sabhi ka shukriyada krme aya hun. Jo pyaar aapne humaari film, 120 Bahadur ke teaser ko diya hai uske liye hum bhot bhot abhaari hai, yeh film ek bhot special film hai. Yeh humaare Bahadhur Aheer bhaiyon ke baaren main hai, humaare Bahadhur officer Major Shaitan Singh Bhati ke baaren main hai, aur ek aise ghatna ke baaren main hai jo avishwasniya hai, jo 18 November 1962 main ghatti thi. Aur iss film ke zariye hum uss Kahani ko aapke saamne pesh krre hai. Umeed hai November main jab film release hogi tab aapko pasand aayegi lekin iss waqt jo teaser ko pyar aapne diya hai uske liye dil se thankyou very much [Good afternoon, Namaskar. I’m here simply to thank all of you. We are truly, truly grateful for the love you have given to the teaser of our film, 120 Bahadur. This is a very special film for us. It is about our brave Ahir brothers, about our courageous officer Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, and about an unbelievable incident that took place on 18 November 1962. Through this film, we are bringing that story to you. I hope that when the film releases in November, you will enjoy it, but for now, from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much for the love you’ve shown to the teaser.]"
The teaser, which dropped recently, has been met with glowing reviews across the industry. Celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar hailed it as “spectacular,” while Farhan’s co-stars, including Raashii Khanna and Ankit Siwach, took to social media to express their pride in being part of the project.
120 Bahadur, directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, chronicles the heroic story of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, Param Vir Chakra awardee, and the Charlie Company of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the legendary 1962 Battle of Rezang La.
Known as one of the most valiant stands in Indian military history, the battle is brought to life against the stark, unforgiving terrain of Ladakh.
Filming took place at altitudes soaring to 14,000 feet, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling minus 10°C, adding both authenticity and challenge to the production.
In preparation for his role, Farhan undertook rigorous military training and underwent a significant physical transformation to convincingly portray the valour and resilience of a soldier under extreme conditions.
The film, jointly produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), promises a gripping blend of historical accuracy, emotional depth, and cinematic spectacle. With its compelling narrative, breathtaking visuals, and stellar performances, 120 Bahadur is shaping up to be a powerful tribute to courage and sacrifice.
120 Bahadur marches into cinemas on 21 November 2025, carrying with it the promise of an epic wartime saga that will leave audiences both inspired and moved.
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