Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Ahir Community Protests Film Title Based on 1962 Rezang La Battle
Imagine a movie is being made about a very brave fight by 120 soldiers from a specific community called Ahir.
These soldiers fought in a big war in 1962 called the Battle of Rezang La.
People from the Ahir community are upset because they think the movie's name, '120 Bahadur,' doesn't fully honor their soldiers' special heritage.
They want the movie to be called '120 Veer Ahir' to show respect.
They even protested on a highway, causing a traffic jam, to get their message across.
The Battle of Rezang La was a very important and difficult fight where these soldiers showed incredible courage even when they were outnumbered and out-equipped.
They fought until the very end, and many of them lost their lives, making it a legendary moment in Indian history.
The Ahir community is protesting against the film title '120 Bahadur', based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La.
Protesters believe the title fails to acknowledge the unique identity and sacrifice of the 120 Ahir soldiers.
They are demanding the film's title be changed to '120 Veer Ahir'.
The Battle of Rezang La saw 120 Ahir soldiers of 'C' Company, 13th Kumaon Regiment, display extraordinary bravery against Chinese forces.
The battle, fought at an altitude of 18,000 feet, resulted in 114 Indian soldiers being martyred, with Major Shaitan Singh Bhati posthumously receiving the Param Vir Chakra.
- Who
- Ahir community members, United Ahir Regiment Front, Farhan Akhtar (film producer), soldiers of Charlie Company (13th Kumaon Regiment), Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, Chinese Army
- What
- Protest against the film title '120 Bahadur', which is based on the Battle of Rezang La. The community demands the title be changed to '120 Veer Ahir'.
- When
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 (protest date), November 18, 1962 (Battle of Rezang La)
- Where
- NH-48 (protest location), Rezang La Pass, Ladakh (battle location)
- Why
- The Ahir community believes the title '120 Bahadur' does not accurately represent the unique identity and sacrifice of the 120 Ahir soldiers who fought bravely in the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 India-China War.
Ahir Community Demands
Film Producers' Stance (Implied)
Film Title
Ahir Community Demands
The title '120 Bahadur' is insufficient and does not accurately represent the specific contribution and unique identity of the Ahir soldiers.
Film Producers' Stance (Implied)
The title '120 Bahadur' aims to honor the bravery of the soldiers involved in the battle.
Community Representation
Ahir Community Demands
The title should explicitly include 'Veer Ahir' to reflect the community's distinct heritage and sacrifice.
Film Producers' Stance (Implied)
The current title focuses on the bravery of the 120 soldiers, without explicitly singling out their community.
- Event
- Battle of Rezang La, 1962 Sino-Indian War
- Date of Battle
- November 18, 1962
- Location
- Rezang La Pass, Ladakh
- Company
- Charlie Company, 13th Kumaon Regiment
- Soldiers Involved
- 120 Ahir soldiers
- Commander
- Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
- Key Outcome
- 114 Indian soldiers martyred, ~500 Chinese soldiers killed