Indian Films to Watch on Independence Day 2023: List of Patriotic Movies


Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

The film tells the story of a Sikh truck driver’s struggles after he falls in love with a beautiful Muslim woman. Set during the Partition of India in 1947, the film stars Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel as the story of the lovers.

The legend of Bhagat Singh

As the title suggests, the film is based on Bhagat Singh, a socialist revolutionary freedom fighter who played a key role in India’s independence movement. Starring Ajay Devgn as Bhagat Singh, the film encapsulates the life of this legendary figure, from his childhood when he witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre to the day he was hanged. Bhagat Singh was hanged on March 23, 1931 at the age of 23.

Laksha

Hrithik Roshan starrer Lakshya tells the story of an undisciplined young boy who joins the Indian Military Academy against his parents’ wishes. The film tells the story of his life’s transformation and how he becomes a resilient and responsible man.

Chak De! India

Based on the national sport of India, hockey, this movie teaches us about the importance of patriotism and inspires love for our country. The movie stars the king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.

Basanti

The film, which tells the story of a British documentary filmmaker who travels to India to cast young actors for her upcoming film about Indian freedom fighters, draws on disturbing social issues that seem to be an integral part of India.

Lacy

The film tells the story of an Indian girl who becomes a spy and marries a Pakistani officer. Starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, Raazi showcases the courage and dedication of a young spy to save the country from external threats.

Gold

The film is based on the story of India’s first gold medal win at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The story revolves around India’s victory over Britain on home soil shortly after independence and the subsequent sense of pride.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

Uri is based on the surgical strike carried out by the Indian Army on a Pakistan-controlled terrorist launch pad during the horrific Pulwama attack in Pakistan in 2016. The film stars Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal and Yami Gautam.

Local government offices

The film tells the story of the struggle between Indian Army soldiers and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control. This intense battle between the two countries was made into a film in 2003.

Ghazi attack

The film was released on February 17, 2017. Amid the chaos of a deadly battle between the Indian and Pakistani navies, which are on the verge of declaring war, a Pakistani stealth submarine, PNS Ghazi, embarks on a secret mission.

Sardar Udham Singh

In 2021, director Shoojit Sircar dedicated this stunning work to Indian revolutionary Udham Singh, who sought revenge against Punjab Lieutenant Governor Michael O’Dwyer after his troops brutally killed hundreds of people in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

The legend of Bhagat Singh

Bharat Singh is yet another biopic of India’s most fearless freedom fighter. The film was released in 2002 and was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Mangal Pandey: The Rise

This is a film about the leaders of the 1857 mutiny and their rebellion against British rule. This film, directed by Ketan Mehta, was released in 2005.

Sher Shah (2021)

This biopic tells the story of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, highlighting his courage and sacrifice. Siddharth Malhotra plays the protagonist and Kiara Advani plays his love interest.

Kesari

Based on the true story of the Battle of Saragarhi, the film stars Akshay Kumar as Hawardar Ishar Singh, who led 21 Sikh soldiers against 10,000 Afghan invaders.

Parmanu: India’s nuclear victory

The film tells the story of India’s journey to becoming a nuclear power, focusing on the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. John Abraham plays the protagonist.

Bagh Milkha Bagh

Farhan Akhtar stars in this biographical sports drama, which tells the inspiring story of Indian athlete Milkha Singh, who overcame the trauma of Partition to become a world champion runner.

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