Today its been 23 years since Kargil war: 5 movies that will make you reconnect with that triumph
2 years, 5 months ago

Today its been 23 years since Kargil war: 5 movies that will make you reconnect with that triumph

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On this day, we proudly won the war against Pakistan, although our neighboring country had an advantage over us but our Indian forces bravely fought and win the war against them. These 5 movies based on Kargil war will make you more proud and patriotic for the nation: LOC Kargil: Loc Kargil was released in 2003, it was a historical war film directed, produced by J.P. Dutta under his Banner J.P. Dhoop: Dhoop was released on 7 Novemeber 2003, is Indian war Drama film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary and written by Kumud Chaudhary and Sanjay Chauhan. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl The biographical drama directed by Sharan Sharma and produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios is based on Gunjan Saxena an Indian Air Force, one of the first Indian female air force pilot combat. This film is based on paramilitary man Tarun Chauhan’s journey from young border guard recruit to war hardened fighter in the Indian Border security Force.

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For the first time, Pakistan Army admits role in Kargil War against India: ‘Soldiers sacrificed their lives’
4 months ago

For the first time, Pakistan Army admits role in Kargil War against India: ‘Soldiers sacrificed their lives’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Army has for the first time publicly acknowledged its involvement in the 1999 Kargil War against India. Speaking at an event to commemorate Defence Day, Army Chief General Asim Munir honoured the Pakistan soldiers who had died in various conflicts with India, including the Kargil War, a topic that had been carefully avoided in official statements for over two …

Pakistan army admits role in Kargil War for first time: 'Several soldiers...'
4 months ago

Pakistan army admits role in Kargil War for first time: 'Several soldiers...'

India Today  

The Pakistani army has publicly admitted its involvement in the 1999 Kargil War against India for the first time. Speaking at an event in Rawalpindi to mark the country's Defence Day, Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir said several soldiers had laid down their lives while fighting the wars in 1965, 1971 and in Kargil in 1999. "Be it 1948, …

Hyderabad Honours Kargil Heroes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad Honours Kargil Heroes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: "Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day of pride for generations to come. We will forever honour the heroes who fought valiantly and ensured our nation’s triumph in 1999," said Major General Rakesh Manocha, General Officer Commanding, HQ Telangana & Andhra Sub Area, at the 25th commemoration of the Kargil War in Secunderabad on Friday. Air Commodore Pankaj Jain recalled …

Kargil Vijay Diwas | Read all about the Kargil War!
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kargil Vijay Diwas | Read all about the Kargil War!

Hindustan Times  

The 25th year of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today has triggered book lovers in Lucknow to get a deeper insight into the valour with which our soldiers fought the war back in 1999. Books and comics depicting the Indian Armed Forces or the Kargil War are in demand at book stores in Lucknow Inspiring all! I have written a book …

Kargil Vijay Diwas: How Mohanlal shot for Kurukshetra in Dras despite low oxygen, reveals filmmaker Major Ravi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kargil Vijay Diwas: How Mohanlal shot for Kurukshetra in Dras despite low oxygen, reveals filmmaker Major Ravi

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Major Ravi, SM, served the Indian Army before entering the world of films and directing several projects, including the 2008 film Kurukshetra. The only southern-Indian language film with the India-Pakistan Kargil War at its core, it starred Mohanlal as Colonel Mahadevan. A huge unit was taken from Kerala to shoot in tough weather conditions and low oxygen levels but …

Theatres, self-reliance: India puts Kargil lessons to use
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Theatres, self-reliance: India puts Kargil lessons to use

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: On August 15, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff, paving the way for creation of theatre commands to promote ‘jointness and synerg’ in the Indian armed forces, a move that came more than 18 years after a recommendation to the effect by the Group of Ministers on Kargil. Even …

Hrithik Roshan's Lakshya to Sidharth Malhotra's Shershaah: Bollywood films based on Indian Army
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hrithik Roshan's Lakshya to Sidharth Malhotra's Shershaah: Bollywood films based on Indian Army

India TV News  

On the occasion of Army Day, which is celebrated today, Bollywood has made steps towards patriotism by making excellent films giving tribute to the Indian Army and its brave soldiers to protect their country. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. LOC: Kargil Released in 2003, LOC: Kargil, the film …

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: History and significance of the 1999 Indo-Pakistan war
1 year, 5 months ago

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: History and significance of the 1999 Indo-Pakistan war

Firstpost  

The war took place in Kargil district along the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. As a tribute to such a momentous occasion, Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Victory Day is marked annually on 26 July to mark India’s immaculate triumph against Pakistan in the 1999 conflict. History of Kargil war The war took place …

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Shershaah, Gunjan Saxena & other Bollywood films that depict valour of Indian army
2 years, 5 months ago

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Shershaah, Gunjan Saxena & other Bollywood films that depict valour of Indian army

India TV News  

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: July 26, 2022 marks the completion of 23 years of the Kargil War, which is celebrated as the Kargil Diwas. Kargil War which lasted over 60 days in Ladakh's Kargil, India saw Indian Bravehearts ousting the neighbouring nation's military forces and taking back control of the high outposts in the region. Shershaah Shershaah, the Sidharth Malhotra- …

Vijay Diwas 2021: Five Must-watch Movies on Indian Army and Their Wartime Valour
3 years ago

Vijay Diwas 2021: Five Must-watch Movies on Indian Army and Their Wartime Valour

News 18  

December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India to mark India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. Vijay Diwas 2021 marks the 51th anniversary celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971. On Vijay Diwas 2021, as we celebrate India’s win over Pakistan in the war of 1971 for the liberation …

Why Bollywood loves a good war
3 years, 4 months ago

Why Bollywood loves a good war

Live Mint  

In an interview in 1973, critic Gene Siskel asked French director François Truffaut about the absence of violence in his films. “Every film about war becomes pro-war.” Truffaut might have been implying that the spectacle involved in most war films is too thrilling, even when the intention is to make war seem bleak. After taking out a private militia single-handedly, …

Had Limited Information About Kargil War Before Shershaah: Kiara Advani
3 years, 5 months ago

Had Limited Information About Kargil War Before Shershaah: Kiara Advani

The Quint  

In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Kiara said, “Being part of a biopic involves tracing and knowing in detail, lives that have been lived. Kiara added that the story is inspirational and she wants future generations to know about it. The film’s trailer was launched on Kargil Vijay Diwas, on 26 July, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff …

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Farhan & others pay tribute to Indian soldiers
3 years, 5 months ago

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021: Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Farhan & others pay tribute to Indian soldiers

India TV News  

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2021: Today marks the completion of 22 years of the Kargil War, which is unanimously celebrated as the Kargil Diwas. Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu and others took to social media to express gratitude and pay a heartfelt tribute to our Indian soldiers. On Sunday, actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani …

At Kargil and LAC, A Lesson for Pakistan and China—Indian Military is No Pushover
3 years, 5 months ago

At Kargil and LAC, A Lesson for Pakistan and China—Indian Military is No Pushover

News 18  

The country is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the Kargil War. Almost exactly 21 years after the first intrusions were detected in Kargil, on May 5, 2020, there were reports of Chinese patrols intruding across the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh and clashing with Indian forces. Many strategic commentators equated the Ladakh intrusions with the Kargil War and …

20 years of Kargil War: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict
5 years, 6 months ago

20 years of Kargil War: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Kargil war was one of the fiercest conflict between India and Pakistan. This year India will be celebrating 20 years of the Kargil War on July 26. Read | 20 years of Kargil War: How Major Wangchuk snatched back Chorbat La About the war - The Pakistani soldiers had positioned themselves at higher altitudes which gave them an …

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