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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 17:22

Bollywood Salutes Indian Army: Actors Who Portrayed Heroes On Screen

  • Farhan Akhtar portrays Major Shaitan Singh PVC in the anticipated film "120 Bahadur," depicting the 1962 Indo-China War.
  • Vicky Kaushal delivered a career-defining performance as Major Vihaan Shergill in "Uri: The Surgical Strike" and also stars as Sam Manekshaw in "Sam Bahadur."
  • Sidharth Malhotra's portrayal of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) in "Shershaah" resonated deeply with audiences, capturing the hero's essence.
  • Hrithik Roshan's transformation from an aimless youth to a disciplined officer as Karan Shergill in "Lakshya" remains memorable.
  • Sunny Deol's iconic role as Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri in "Border" and Akshay Kumar's Captain Virat Bakshi in "Holiday" cemented their status as credible men in uniform.

Why It Matters: Bollywood actors have powerfully brought Indian Army heroes to life, inspiring audiences with their portrayals of bravery and patriotism.

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