7 Hindi movies based on real-wars

Bhuj: The Pride of India

Set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, it follows Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik — then in-charge of the Bhuj Air Force Base.

Sam Bahadur

It is a biographical war drama based on the life of India`s first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, highlighting his leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

It`s war action film based on the real story of the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack. It tells the story of Major Vihaan Shergill of the Special Forces.

LOC Kargil

It`s based on the Kargil War fought between India and Pakistan in 1999. The battle took place along the LoC in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Ghazi Attack

It`s an Indian period war film inspired by the sinking of PNS Ghazi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The story follows a submarine of the Indian Navy.

Shershaah

Shershaah is a biographical war drama film based on the life of Vikram Batra, martyred in action in the Kargil War.

Border

It dramatizes the 1971 Battle of Longewala, focusing on Indian Army unit led by Major Kuldip Singh holding off a large-scale Pakistani force overnight.