Archive · 21 Nov 2025
120 Bahadur: A War Drama's Release Sparks Controversy and Mixed Reviews
120 Bahadur is a movie about a brave group of Indian soldiers who fought against China in the 1962 war.
Some people think it's a good movie that shows the soldiers' bravery well, while others think it could have been better.
The movie has good pictures and sounds, but some parts of the story and acting could be improved.
However, some people are upset because they think the movie doesn't tell the real story of the soldiers who fought in the war.
120 Bahadur, a Bollywood war film based on the 1962 Indo-China War's Rezang La battle, released on 21 November 2025
Directed by Razneesh Ghai, it stars Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and is praised for its technical aspects and emotional balance
The film faces criticism for repetitive identity focus and mediocre execution, with some viewers calling it a powerful tribute to Indian soldiers
The Ahir community has called for a boycott of the film, alleging historical distortions and factual inaccuracies
The Delhi High Court allowed the film's release, with the producers agreeing to add the names of the soldiers at the end of the movie
- Who
- Indian soldiers, led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, and the Ahir community
- What
- Fought against Chinese troops in the 1962 Indo-China War, and called for a boycott of the film 120 Bahadur
- When
- 1962 (war), 21 November 2025 (film release)
- Where
- Rezang La Pass, Ladakh (war), cinemas across India (film release)
- Why
- To stop China from marching into Ladakh (war), and to protest against historical distortions in the film (boycott)
Supporters of 120 Bahadur
Ahir Community
Historical Accuracy
Supporters of 120 Bahadur
The film is a respectful tribute to the soldiers' bravery
Ahir Community
The film distorts historical facts and disrespects the soldiers' memory
- Battle
- Rezang La, 1962 Indo-China War
- Soldiers
- 120 men of the 13th Kumaon Regiment's Charlie Company
- Leader
- Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
- Award
- Major Bhati received the Param Vir Chakra posthumously
- Director
- Razneesh Ghai
- Release Date
- 21 November 2025
- Controversy
- Allegations of historical distortions and factual inaccuracies
Sources
120 Bahadur Review: Farhan Akhtar's Film Is Consistently Watchable
120 Bahadur movie review: Farhan Akhtar's film is well-meant with mediocre execution
‘120 Bahadur’ review: Film about the Battle of Rezang La makes you wait for the pay-off
'120 Bahadur': Why is the Ahir community calling for a boycott of Farhan Akhtar's war drama as it releases in cinemas?
120 Bahadur Twitter review: Internet calls it ‘a powerful, moving tribute to India’s real heroes'
Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur to get historic high-altitude screening at Rezang La war memorial in Ladakh
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