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120 Bahadur

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120 Bahadur
Directed byRazneesh Ghai
Written byRajiv G Menon
Produced byFarhan Akhtar
Ritesh Sidhwani
Amit Chandra
StarringFarhan Akhtar
CinematographyTetsuo Nagata AFC
Music byAmit Trivedi
Production
companies
Excel Entertainment
Trigger Happy Studios
Release date
  • 1 October 2025 (2025-10-01)
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CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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 legendary Battle of Rezang La fought in the morning hours of 18 November 1962 during the 1962 India China War when 120 soldiers led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati from Charlie Company of 13 Kumaun Regiment who were stationed in the Chushul sector fought valiantly against a 3000 strong Chinese Army contingent that attacked their post, killing over 1300 of them. [2]

In the film Farhan Akhtar portrays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who was posthumously conferred the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery and valiant act. The film marks return to acting for Farhan Aktar after 3 years.[3][4][5][6] The film is scheduled to release on 1 October 2025.[1]

Plot

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The film chronicles the actions taken on the fateful day of 18 November 1962 during the 1962 India China War by 120 soldiers led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati from Charlie Company of 13 Kumaun Regiment stationed in the Chushul sector. They fought valiantly against a 3000-strong Chinese Army contingent that attacked their post, killing over 1300 of them.[7]

Cast

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Production

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Filming

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Principal photography of the film commenced on September 4, 2024, in Ladakh with logistical support of Indian Army.[8] [9] To prepare for the role, Farhan Akhtar has undergone a significant makeover. [10] [11]

Release

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120 Bahadur is scheduled to be released on 1 October 2025.[1]

Note

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Out of the 120 soldiers, only 6 survived the battle of Rezang La on the fateful day.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "120 Bahadur". Bollywood Hungama.
  2. ^ "Farhan Akhtar shares '120 Bahadur' BTS pictures from Ladakh base camp". daijiworld.
  3. ^ "Farhan Akhtar shares behind-the-scenes picture of '120 Bahadur' shoot in Ladakh". Times of India.
  4. ^ "120 Bahadur': Farhan Akhtar returns to acting, will play Major Shaitan Singh PVC". India Today.
  5. ^ "Farhan Akhtar to play Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in 120 Bahadur amid Don 3 and Jee Le Zaraa uncertainty". India Express.
  6. ^ "120 Bahadur: Farhan Akhtar announces his next war-drama based on Rezang La battle; 'Don' Ranveer Singh has the sweetest reaction". Pinkvilla.
  7. ^ "Farhan Akhtar announces his new project '120 Bahadur', starts shooting for the movie". Moneycontrol.
  8. ^ "120 बहादुर: रेजांग ला के परमवीर मेजर शैतान सिंह की वीरता पर बनेगी फिल्म, फरहान अख्तर ने शुरू की शूटिंग". Jagran (in Hindi).
  9. ^ "Farhan Akhtar unveils BTS look from '120 Bahadur' in Ladakh". Jagran (in Hindi).
  10. ^ "Farhan Akhtar Shares Stunning Glimpse Of 'A Quiet Base' From 120 Bahadur Set In Ladakh; See Viral Photos". news18.
  11. ^ "Farhan Akhtar's glimpse of 'a quiet base' from 120 Bahadur sets will make you want to visit Ladakh right now". pinkvilla.
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