Ten Bollywood Movies that deserve to be rewatched, this Independence Day

Vijayalakshmi Narayanan

Ten Bollywood Movies that deserve to be rewatched, this Independence Day

So full of Josh, the Vicky Kaushal-starrer is a National-Award winning thriller that captures the events that led to the successful surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army in September 2016.

The John Abraham-starrer celebrates the achievements of our nation in the field of science without unnecessary jingoism or drama. It also served as a fitting tribute to the historic nuclear missile testing at Pokhran in 1998, which established our country as a nuclear state.

'Raazi' featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal redefines the idea of patriotism. What makes the movie special is that it reserves dignity and respect for our neighbouring country in its narrative and does not paint it as a villain.

A winning sports drama that spoke volumes about putting women first. Featuring yet another stellar performance by SRK, 'Chak De India' tell us that the future is in the hands of women.

Rang De Basanti united the youth of our country like no other. The sense of awakening the protagonists feel towards the end of the film, can still serve as a great example for our fellow countrymen today.

Shah Rukh Khan's most earnest performance as an actor is a bleak reminder of how there are enough problems within our country that currently require our attention. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, 'Swades' beautifully conveys that a nation is built by empowering its people.

The movie that fetched Ajay Devgn, his second National Award, its a pity that The Legend of Bhagat Singh did not get its box-office due. But Devgns portrayal of Shaheed Bhagat Singh possibly is the closest interpretation of a real life hero.

The fan following acquired by Lagaan across continents knows no limits. One cannot get enough of this Aamir Khan-starrer about an amateur Indian cricket team of villagers who fight against their evil British landlords to wage off their taxes.

Border is a must-watch for many generations to come. Based on the historical Indo-Pak war in 1971, Border gave us a timeless gem in Sandese Aate Hain which is a fitting tribute to our respected men in uniform.

This isnt a Bollywood film but 1982s Hollywood release Gandhi starring Sir Ben Kingsley is possibly the best portrayal upon the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The movie stays true to the life events of our Father of the Nation.

Movies make a huge difference in instilling forgotten values in us. These ten Bollywood films require repeated viewing, this Independence Day. Go ahead to see, if your favorite film made it to our list.

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