120 Bahadur
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| 120 Bahadur | |
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| Directed by | Razneesh Ghai |
| Written by | Rajiv G Menon[1] |
| Produced by | Farhan Akhtar Ritesh Sidhwani Amit Chandra[1] |
| Starring | Farhan Akhtar Raashii Khanna Vivan Bhatena Ankit Siwach |
| Cinematography | Tetsuo Nagata AFC |
| Edited by | Rameshwar S. Bhagat |
| Music by | Amit Trivedi |
Production companies | Excel Entertainment Trigger Happy Studios |
| Distributed by | AA Films[2] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
120 Bahadur (transl. 120 Bravehearts) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language war film directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios. The film recounts the Battle of Rezang La, considered one of the major events of the Sino-Indian War and fought on 18 November 1962,[4] when 120 Ahir soldiers of the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment from Ahirwal region of Rajasthan and Haryana led by Major Shaitan Singh who were stationed in the Chushul sector defended their post at Rezang La pass against repeated assaults by a 3000-strong Chinese Army contingent, inflicting on them over 1300 casualties.[5] The film depicts the account of the battle as recollected by an injured soldier, one of the 6 survivors who had participated in the Battle of Rezang La.[6] [7]
Based on the true story, the film marks return to acting after three years for Farhan Akhtar after Toofaan as he portrays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who was posthumously conferred the Param Vir Chakra which is India's highest military honor; for his bravery against all odds in the Battle of Rezang La fought on 18 November 1962.[8][9][10] The official teaser of the film was released on 5 August 2025 in Mumbai, where Narpat Singh, the son of Shaitan Singh was also present.[11][12] The official poster of the film was released a day earlier.[13]
Premise
[edit]Based on a true story, the film retraces the valiant act of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who refused to vacate the post and instead chose to fight till the last man, last bullet. He was posthumously conferred the Param Vir Chakra, which is India's highest military honor; for his bravery against all odds in the Battle of Rezang La. The battle fought on 18 November 1962 saw 120 soldiers fighting in a famous last stand against a repeated onslaught by a 3000 strong Chinese contingent. The film depicts the account of the battle as recollected by an injured soldier, one of the 6 survivors who had participated in the Battle of Rezang La.
Cast
[edit]- Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati[14]
- Raashii Khanna as Shagun Kanwar
- Ankit Siwach
- Vivan Bhatena
- Dhanveer Singh
- Sahib Verma
- Sparsh Walia
- Ajinkya Deo as Brigade Commander[15]
- Eijaz Khan as Commanding Officer
- Ashutosh Shukla
- Atul Singh[1]
- Brijesh Karanwal
- Devendra Ahirwar
- Digvijay Pratap
- Mrunal Thakur
- Paresh Rawal[16]
- Hussain Dalal
Production
[edit]The first-look poster of the film was released on 18 November 2024, as a tribute on the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, which is recognised as a legendary battle fought on the freezing heights of Eastern Ladakh. Based on the true story, the film marks the return to acting for Farhan Akhtar after three years of Toofaan(2021). In the film he portrays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati.[17] While music is being composed by Amit Trivedi; the lyrics have been penned by acclaimed poet and lyricist, Javed Akhtar who is also father of Farhan Akhtar.[18] The film's dialogue has been written by Sumit Arora and screenplay by Rajiv G Menon.[19] Actor Ankit Siwach plays a pivotal role in the film.[20] Raashii Khanna is set to play a special role opposite Farhan Akhtar.[21]
Apart from them Vivan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, and Sahib Verma are set to play important roles in the film.[19] Tetsuo Nagata, a Japanese-born French cinematographer has been recruited for the film.[1] The film also stars Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Hussain Dalal in important roles. To prepare for the film, lead actor Farhan Akhtar who is essaying the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, and other actors underwent a significant transformation, with military-style training including hand-to-hand combat and acclimatisation for high altitude.[16] In order to recreate the battle scene with authenticity, the makers of the film brought in Snow Business to recreate vast snow-covered landscape.[22]
Principal photography
[edit]Principal photography of the film commenced on September 4, 2024, in Ladakh with logistical support of Indian Army and has been shot in Ladakh, Rajasthan and Mumbai.[23][24][25] A large part of the film has been shot in the high hills of Ladakh at a height of 14,000 feet where actors battled not just temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius but also a lack of oxygen.[26]
Release
[edit]120 Bahadur is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 21 November 2025, just 3 days after 63rd anniversary of the legendary battle.[1] The film will be Farhan Akhtar's first ever IMAX release as an actor. The teaser release function was held at a multiplex in Mumbai, where the teaser was also released on IMAX. The film is being distributed by AA Films.[2][27]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "120 Bahadur". Bollywood Hungama. December 2024.
- ^ a b "Breaking: 120 Bahadur expected to be Farhan Akhtar's first IMAX release as an actor; actor-filmmaker remarks, "Box office numbers are more for entertainment of the public than it is for people making the film"". Bollywood Hungama.
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- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser: Farhan Akhtar's Major Shaitan Singh inspires 120 Indian soldiers to take the heroic last stand against 3,000 Chinese troops at Battle of Rezang La". indianexpress.
- ^ "120 Bahadur's Teaser Is Out: Farhan Akhtar Returns To The Screens With Promising Role After 6 Years". bollywoodshaadis.
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar shares behind-the-scenes picture of '120 Bahadur' shoot in Ladakh". Times of India. 14 September 2024.
- ^ "120 Bahadur': Farhan Akhtar returns to acting, will play Major Shaitan Singh PVC". India Today. 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar to play Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in 120 Bahadur amid Don 3 and Jee Le Zaraa uncertainty". India Express. 4 September 2024.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser: Farhan Akhtar commands the screen in this epic tribute to Indian Army's bravery". hindustantimes.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser launch: Raashii Khanna on collaborating with Excel Entertainment: "Mera experience bahut accha NAHIN raha as they spoiled me..."; reveals, "Did an ad with Farhan Akhtar 10 years ago; now I'm sharing the big screen with him"". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser: Farhan Akhtar leads epic retelling of 1962 Rezang La war". indiatoday.
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar Shoots in Minus 10 Degrees in Ladakh for 120 Bahadur". filmfare.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser launch: Raashii Khanna on collaborating with Excel Entertainment: "Mera experience bahut accha NAHIN raha as they spoiled me…"; reveals, "Did an ad with Farhan Akhtar 10 years ago; now I'm sharing the big screen with him"". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ a b "Farhan Akhtar Shot In Minus 10 Degrees Celsius In Ladakh For 120 Bahadur". NDTV. 29 July 2025.
- ^ "120 Bahadur first look: Farhan Akhtar plays a fierce soldier, pays tribute to Rezang La heroes". Indian Express. 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar drops new 120 Bahadur poster". Telegraph India. 21 November 2024.
- ^ "120 Bahadur's Ankit Siwach Says Farhan Akhtar Film Will be 'Heart Wrenching' - Exclusive". TimesNow News. 12 May 2024.
- ^ "120 Bahadur Teaser Out: Netizens Hail Farhan Akhtar's Return In Gripping War Epic Based On 1962 Indo-China Battle". zeenews.
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur ropes in team behind The Witcher, House of the Dragon for war scenes in snow | Exclusive". hindustantimes. 17 July 2025.
- ^ "120 बहादुर: रेजांग ला के परमवीर मेजर शैतान सिंह की वीरता पर बनेगी फिल्म, फरहान अख्तर ने शुरू की शूटिंग". Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "Farhan Akhtar unveils BTS look from '120 Bahadur' in Ladakh". Jagran (in Hindi). 6 October 2024.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser: Farhan Akhtar commands the screen in this epic tribute to Indian Army's bravery". hindustantimes.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser: Watch Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh in story of 120 soldiers vs 3000 Chinese troops". indiatvnews.
- ^ "120 Bahadur teaser launch: Farhan Akhtar backs Aanand L Rai, Dhanush in Raanjhanaa AI controversy: "When the creator of the film is unhappy with his or her work being changed, I will always support the creator"". Bollywood Hungama.