Top 10 Bollywood films inspired by India-Pakistan wars

Top 10 Bollywood films inspired by India-Pakistan wars

By Entertainment Desk May 07, 2025 

Border (1997)

Based on the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, it portrays the bravery of Indian soldiers defending their post against a larger Pakistani force.

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LOC Kargil (2003)

The film revolves around the 1999 Kargil War and focuses on the heroism of Indian soldiers as they reclaim infiltrated peaks in the Himalayas.

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URI: The Surgical Strike (2019)

URI revolves around the Indian Army’s 2016 surgical strikes in response to the deadly Uri attack by Pakistan-backed militants.

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Raazi (2018)

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Raazi is inspired by the real-life story of an Indian spy married into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 war.

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Sher Shaah (2021)

Shershaah is a tribute to Captain Vikram Batra, a brave Indian soldier who heroically fought in the Kargil War against Pakistani aggression.

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Lakshya (2004)

Lakshya is set against the backdrop of the Kargil War and follows the transformation of an aimless young man into a courageous army officer.

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The Ghazi Attack (2017)

Based on the mysterious sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the 1971 war, the film celebrates the unsung heroes of maritime warfare.

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Shaheed (1965)

While primarily a biopic of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Shaheed contextualizes the long-standing struggle between India and Pakistan post-Partition.

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Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)

It explores aerial warfare through Indian pilots battling Pakistani forces, highlighting brotherhood, courage, and strategic air power during wartime.

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Haqeeqat (1964)

Haqeeqat, set during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, is a patriotic classic known for emotional storytelling and portrayal of soldierly sacrifice.

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