India@75: 10 must-watch patriotic films

'Lagaan', 2001. (Image credit: Aamir Khan Productions)

India celebrates 75 years of Independence tomorrow. Take a look at the films that celebrate our country's undying spirit.

Border, 1997

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Border, an epic war film set during the India-Pakistan war of 1971, is loved for its execution as well as soul-stirring songs. Its ensemble cast includes Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Tabu.

Lagaan, 2001

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Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, is a story of how the residents of an Indian village fight back oppressive British taxes. The film was India's entry official entry to the Oscars in 2002.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh, 2002

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Mangal Pandey: The Rising, 2005

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The film on one of India's first freedom fighters should definitely be on your watchlist.

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Ashutosh Gowariker's film chronicles a non-resident Indian's journey to discover where he truly belongs.

Shershah, 2021

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Uri: The Surgical Strike, 2019

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The film is based on the retaliatory strike that India carried out on terror launchpads in Pakistan after an Army base in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir was attacked by four militants in 2016. Nineteen Army personnel were killed in the attack in Uri.

Chak De India, 2007

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The movie traces the journey of a national women’s hockey team from the training stage to a massive world cup victory.