Republic Day Watchlist: 8 Patriotic Films Celebrating India's Courage and Sacrifice

• Border (1997): J.P. Dutta's war epic based on the Battle of Longewala, starring Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Akshaye Khanna, highlights bravery and sacrifice.
• Lagaan (2001): Ashutosh Gowariker's film, starring Aamir Khan, uses cricket as a metaphor for resistance against colonial oppression.
• Rang De Basanti (2006): Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's film explores patriotism through young Indians rediscovering freedom fighters' stories, featuring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, and Kunal Kapoor.
• Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019): Aditya Dhar's film dramatizes India’s 2016 surgical strikes, with Vicky Kaushal's performance and military realism.
• Shershaah (2021): Vishnuvardhan's biographical war drama on Captain Vikram Batra, starring Sidharth Malhotra, chronicles his life and martyrdom during the Kargil War.

Why It Matters: Celebrate Republic Day with a curated list of 8 patriotic Indian films showcasing courage and sacrifice.