Entertainment Desk:
The India-Pakistan conflict has been a powerful backdrop for many Bollywood films, bringing stories of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism to the big screen. Here’s a list of the best Bollywood movies based on India-Pakistan conflicts.
Uri: The Surgical Strike: Depicting India’s response to the 2016 Uri attack, this high-action film portrays the planning and execution of a surgical strike against terrorist launch pads in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Vicky Kaushal’s portrayal of Major Vihaan Singh Shergill added a personal touch to the film’s gritty narrative.
Shershaah: A biographical war drama chronicling the life of Captain Vikram Batra, a hero of the 1999 Kargil War, Shershaah beautifully shows his courage and love for the nation. Sidharth Malhotra’s portrayal has been widely praised for raw, emotional performances.
Raazi: Raazi is a gripping espionage thriller. The film follows Sehmat Khan (Alia Bhatt), a young Kashmiri woman who is recruited by India’s intelligence agency, RAW, to spy on Pakistan. She marries a Pakistani military officer (Vicky Kaushal) to gather critical information while facing constant danger.
The Ghazi Attack: The Ghazi Attack (2017) is a war thriller based on the true events of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The film focuses on the mysterious sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi, which was attempting to destroy the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The story follows the crew of the Indian submarine INS Karanj as they engage in a tense underwater battle.
Sky Force: Sky Force is a 2025 war drama based on India’s first airstrike during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Starring Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, the film showcases the bravery of Indian Air Force pilots in a high-stakes mission. Sky Force is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.