Patriotic Bollywood movies to watch on Kargil Diwas

By Entertainment Desk July 26, 2025

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LOC: Kargil (2003)

Directed by J.P. Dutta, this war epic retells the real-life battles of the Kargil conflict. It features a massive ensemble cast portraying real Indian Army soldiers and their bravery.

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Lakshya (2004)

Starring Hrithik Roshan, this fictional story follows a directionless youth who becomes a hero during Kargil.

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Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)

A biopic on Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena, one of India’s first women in a combat zone. Janhvi Kapoor stars as Gunjan.

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Shershaah (2021)

Based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, who became a legend during Kargil. Sidharth Malhotra received wide praise for portraying the iconic war hero.

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Dhoop (2003)

Inspired by the story of Captain Anuj Nayyar’s family after his martyrdom in Kargil. It focuses on the emotional aftermath and struggle against red-tapism.

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Tango Charlie (2005)

Starring Ajay Devgn and Bobby Deol, it explores the life of a soldier across different missions. One part of the film fictionalizes events similar to the Kargil War.

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Shaheed-E-Kargil (2001)

A lesser-known film depicting the courage of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War. It was among the first attempts to bring the conflict to screen.

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Kurukshetra (2000)

Though not directly about Kargil, it reflects post-war patriotic fervor. It focuses on national duty and corruption in the system.

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