Happy Menâs Day: Bollywoodâs tribute to real-life heroes

On International Men’s Day, we celebrate the heroes who defended our nation with unwavering courage and sacrificed their lives for its people. We take a look at the stories of Indian heroes whose bravery has inspired Bollywood. From the battlefields of Kargil to the nuclear testing grounds of Pokhran, these stories have been brought to life by our talented Bollywood heroes. 

Uri: The Surgical Strike

Inspired by the Indian Army’s 2016 surgical strikes across the Line of Control, Uri: The Surgical Strike stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead, who embodied a courageous character based on Colonel Kapil Yadav. He successfully brought pride and resilience to life on screen. 

Lakshya 

Laskshya is loosely based on the events of the Kargil War and is focused on a fictional soldier’s journey. Hrithik Roshan’s portrayal of an aimless young man transformed by service left a profound impact.

Border 

The Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak War inspired the film Border, which Sunny Deol headlined. His performance as a determined soldier added depth to the iconic war story. 

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Sky Force

Inspired by the valour of an Air Force squadron leader during the 1965 war, Sky Force will see Veer making his acting debut. The actor brings this story of forgotten heroism to life, celebrating courage and sacrifice.