Independence Day 2025 Watchlist Top: 10 Patriotic Movies Every Indian Must-Watch
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The film is Inspired by the life of a fearless young officer who made history by becoming the first Indian female Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War. Kesari (2019)
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Akshay Kumar starrer is based on an incredible true story of the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of Sikhs fought against Afghans in 1897. Gold (2018)
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This film follows the journey of a man who was instrumental in making India win its first Olympic gold medal as a free nation. Border (1997)
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Another cult classic Border follows a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force in 1971, along the border region of Longewala. Rang De Basanti (2006)
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This cult classic follows the story of six young Indians who assist an English woman to film a documentary on the freedom fighters from their past, and the events that lead them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom. Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (2001)
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Aamir Khan starrer follows the people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers. Airlift (2016)
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When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen. Chak De! India (2007)
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Shah Rukh Khan starrer follows a coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey Team, dreams of making his all-girls team emerge victorious against all odds. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
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Vicky Kaushal starrer follows an Indian army special forces execute a covert operation, avenging the killing of fellow army men at their base by a terrorist group. Swades: We,The People (2004)
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Shah Rukh Khan starrer this cult classic follows a successful Indian scientist returns to an Indian village to take his nanny to America with him and in the process rediscovers his roots.
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