Archive · 22 Nov 2025
120 Bahadur: War Drama Stirs Controversy Over Historical Accuracy
Farhan Akhtar's new war film, 120 Bahadur, was released today.
It tells the story of the 1962 India-China war and the Battle of Rezang La.
The film had a slow start at the box office, earning Rs 2.16 crore on its first day.
However, it's facing controversy from an author who claims the movie fictionalizes historical facts.
The author, Kulpreet Yadav, wrote a book about the same battle.
Despite the controversy, the film is expected to perform better in the coming days due to holidays.
120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar, released today
The film collected Rs 2.16 crore on its opening day
Author Kulpreet Yadav criticized the film for fictionalizing historical facts
The movie is based on the 1962 India-China war and the Battle of Rezang La
120 Bahadur faces competition from comedy-drama Mastiii 4
- Who
- Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna, Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai, Kulpreet Yadav
- What
- Released 120 Bahadur, a war drama film; criticized the film's historical accuracy
- When
- Today
- Where
- Theatres
- Why
- To honor the bravery of 120 soldiers in the 1962 war; to criticize the film's portrayal of historical events
Historical Accuracy Advocates
Creative License Supporters
Historical Depiction
Historical Accuracy Advocates
The film fictionalizes historical facts
Creative License Supporters
The film is a work of fiction based on historical events
- Director
- Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai
- Lead Actors
- Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna
- Genre
- War Drama
- Box Office Collection (Day 1)
- Rs 2.16 crore
- Critic Rating
- Not specified in the articles
- Controversy
- Author Kulpreet Yadav criticized the film for fictionalizing historical facts
Sources
120 Bahadur Box Office Collection Day 1: Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna's War-Film Takes Slow Start, Collects Rs 2.16 Crore
Who Was Major Shaitan Singh Of Rezang La? The Epic True Tale Of His 120 Soldiers, The 1962 War, His Rajputana Legacy, And Farhan Akhtar’s Powerful Portrayal In '120 Bahadur'
120 Bahadur Controversy: Author Of The Battle Of Rezang La Bashes Farhan Akhtar Starrer Over 'Fictionalised Story', Says 'Great Opportunity Lost'
120 Bahadur: Action Packed Historical Drama is All About Guts and Glory
120 Bahadur Box Office Collection Day 2: Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna's War Film Sees Growth; Crosses Rs 5 Crore
