Archive · 17 Nov 2025
120 Bahadur: First Hindi Film to Premiere in Defense Theaters Nationwide
A new Hindi movie called '120 Bahadur' is coming out.
It's about a real battle that happened in India in 1962.
The movie will show in special theaters for soldiers and their families first, before it comes out everywhere else.
This is the first time a Hindi movie is doing this.
The movie is about 120 brave soldiers who fought in a tough battle.
The movie's star, Farhan Akhtar, plays the leader of these soldiers.
The movie will have special shows on November 18 to remember the battle's anniversary.
120 Bahadur, a Hindi war drama, will release in over 800 defense theaters across India on November 21.
The film is a tribute to the 120 Indian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Rezang La in 1962.
Paid previews will be held on November 18 to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the battle.
Farhan Akhtar stars as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, the leader of the soldiers.
The film aims to bridge the gap between the armed forces and the entertainment industry.
- Who
- Farhan Akhtar (actor), Rashi Khanna (actress), Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (historical figure), 120 Indian soldiers of Charlie Company, 13th Kumaon Regiment, soldiers and families in defense theaters.
- What
- Release of the Hindi war drama '120 Bahadur' in defense theaters and paid previews.
- When
- November 21 (official release), November 18 (paid previews).
- Where
- Defense theaters across India.
- Why
- To honor the 120 soldiers who fought in the Battle of Rezang La and to bring entertainment to soldiers and their families.
- Film Title
- 120 Bahadur
- Genre
- War Drama
- Release Date
- November 21, 2023
- Paid Previews Date
- November 18
- Battle Commemorated
- Battle of Rezang La
- Lead Actor
- Farhan Akhtar
- Role of Lead Actor
- Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
- Number of Defense Theaters
- Over 800
Sources
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