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Farhan Akhtar Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude for the Overwhelming Response to ‘120 Bahadur' Teaser
120 Bahadur, directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, portrays the valor of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC and the Charlie Company of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La read more Farhan Akhtar took to his social media to share a heartfelt gratitude video following the massive love and support showered upon the teaser of his wartime epic, 120 Bahadur. In an Instagram video, Farhan who has also produced the film under his production Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani, thanked fans for their passionate response to the teaser. The footage reveals him visibly moved as he acknowledges the overwhelming affection pouring in across platforms. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The teaser itself has garnered widespread acclaim from industry insiders including filmmaker Karan Johar who praised it as 'spectacular,' while co-stars like Raashii Khanna and Ankit Siwach expressed their pride in being a part of the project. 120 Bahadur, directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, portrays the valor of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC and the Charlie Company of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La. Shot in the unforgiving cold of Ladakh at altitudes reaching 14,000 feet and temperatures plunging to minus 10°C Farhan underwent extensive military training and physical transformation to lend authenticity to his role. Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), the film is an Excel Entertainment production. Releasing in cinemas on 21st November 2025!
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Farhan Akhtar dedicates The Beatles song to daughter Shakya on birthday; Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra shower love
Actor Farhan Akhtar wished his daughter Shakya Akhtar as she turned a year older. Taking to Instagram on Friday, Farhan posted a photo featuring himself and Shakya as they dined together. Farhan Akhtar dedicated a post to his daughter Shakya Akhtar on her birthday. Farhan Akhtar wishes daughter Shakya on birthday In the photo, Shakya and Farhan leaned towards each other as they held chopsticks. For their outing, Farhan was dressed in casuals. Shakya opted for a black top and blue skirt. Sharing the picture, Farhan wrote, "Eight days a week .. love you Shakya." Eight Days a Week is a song by The Beatles. Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Zoya wish Shakya He added, "Happy birthday .. so proud of the person you've grown up to be (red heart emojis) @chatdelalune." Reacting to the post, actor Priyanka Chopra wrote, "Wow, happy Birthday, Shakiya." Zoya Akhtar said, "Happy Birthday Baby." Farah Khan commented, "Unbelievable, this is the little baby that was on Dil Chahta Hai sets.. happy birthday shakuuu." Hrithik Roshan said, "Happy birthday dear Shakya." Shabana Azmi, Adhuna share posts for Shakya Actor Shabana Azmi also wished her granddaughter on her birthday. She shared a photo featuring her husband-lyricist Javed Akhtar, Farhan, and Shakya. In the picture, Javed held Shakya as Farhan posed to them. All of them smiled for the camera. Sharing the post, Shabana wrote, "Happy birthday darling Shakya." About Shakya's family Shakya's mother, Adhuna Bhabani, shared a post for her daughter too. Sharing a picture of Shakya and her friend, she said, 'Happiest Birthday to you (07/08) @chatdelalune. Always & forever.' Farhan was earlier married to Adhuna, and they have two daughters--Shakya and Akira. The duo tied the knot in 2000 and parted ways in January 2016, after 16 years of marriage. They got divorced in April 2017. Farhan tied the knot with Shibani Dandekar in 2022. The couple was together since 2018. About Farhan's upcoming film Fans will see Farhan next as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in 120 Bahadur. Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan, and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur is slated to hit theatres on November 21. It is inspired from the legendary Battle of Rezang La, paying tribute to the 120 soldiers of the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought courageously against an estimated 3,000 Chinese troops. The film has been shot across various parts of the country, including Ladakh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai.
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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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How Major Shaitan Singh Bhati valiantly led India's 120 soldiers against China in Battle of Rezang La
The teaser of Farhan Akhtar's new film, '120 Bahadur', has put the spotlight on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, when outnumbered and ill-equipped Indian troops fought the Chinese soldiers. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, the commander of the Charlie company of the 13 Kumaon Regiment, led 120 Indian soldiers against over 2,000 Chinese. What followed is a tale of extraordinary bravery and sacrifice read more Farhan Akhtar's new film, 120 Bahadur, has brought the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, one of the key fights during India's war with China, to the limelight. The teaser of the war drama was released on Tuesday (August 5), showcasing the valour of the 120 Indian soldiers who held off an assault by thousands of Chinese troops in sub-zero temperatures. Akhtar is essaying the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, the commander of the Charlie company who led the Indian soldiers during the Battle of Rezang La. His courage and sacrifice, along with those of his men, helped stave off the Chinese occupation of Rezang La. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Let's take a closer look. Who was Major Shaitan Singh Bhati? Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was the commander of the Charlie Company of the 13 Kumaon Regiment at Rezang La near Pangong Lake. Born on December 1, 1924, in Banasar village of Rajasthan's Jodhpur, he came from a military family. Bhati, a Rajput, was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Hem Singh. The soldiers of the Charlie Company that Bhati led were all Ahirs who hailed from Gurgaon and the Mewat region of Haryana, belonging to communities of cattlemen and farmers. Bhati died at the age of 37, laying down his life to protect the country against the Chinese troops. His extraordinary valour was recognised and he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. Wikimedia Commons The Battle of Rezang La The Battle of Rezang La was fought between Indian and Chinese troops on the snowy mountain tops of the Chushul Valley in Ladakh. Rezang La is a 16,000-foot-high mountain pass located near the strategic village of Chushul and the Spanggur Lake that passes through both Indian and Chinese territories. This pass is crucial for the defence of Chushul. The battle is remembered as a display of great strength of the Indian side in the face of many odds. Indian troops experienced several challenges – they were outnumbered by the Chinese, possessed inferior weaponry and were not acclimatised to winter conditions compared to the Chinese troops, as per ThePrint report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, the 120 soldiers of the Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon displayed extraordinary courage as the Chinese attacked on the night of November 18, 1962. Major Shaitan Singh deployed his three platoons across a two-kilometre frontage to protect Rezang La from the Chinese attack. The soldiers were armed with antiquated .303 single shot bolt action rifles and had some automated digging tools and old 62 radio sets that did not work due to frozen batteries, according to Colonel NN Bhatia (retired). The Indian soldiers did not have mines to halt the advancing enemy. The overhead shelter for the command posts was not fit for sub-zero temperatures, as per the Indian Express report. As the Chinese troops advanced on November 18 to occupy Rezang La, two of Major Singh's platoons opened non-stop rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, repulsing the enemy. The Chinese side suffered heavy casualties. They responded by intense artillery firing at Indian posts. Later, the Chinese soldiers made another attempt to capture Rezang La. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The 120 Indian soldiers were up against over 2,000 Chinese troops. The third platoon confronted the enemy with all its weaponry. Many Chinese soldiers died, while 20 of the survivors attacked the Indian platoon, leading to a hand-to-hand combat with a dozen soldiers of the Charlie Company. After failing in its previous attempts, the Chinese again attacked the Indian positions but from the rear this time. Despite the artillery and mortar barrage by the enemy, the Indian soldiers held on to Chushul. On November 21, the Chinese announced a unilateral ceasefire. Of the 120 men and officers of the Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon, 114 were martyred. However, they still caused 1,000 fatalities on the Chinese side. ALSO READ: The Battle of Rezang La: When our men fought the Chinese till the last bullet and the last man Major Shaitan Singh's role in Rezang La battle Major Shaitan Singh Bhati showed bravery at the cost of his life. When the Chinese soldiers attacked his platoons, he constantly moved from one post to another to maintain the morale of his troops. This brought him under the line of Chinese fire, as he was first hit on his arm, and later in the abdomen. Two of his comrades tried to carry him to safety, but he reportedly told them to put him behind a boulder and continue fighting the enemy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His body was found months later in the same spot, along with scores of bodies of his troops. In February 1963, an Indian search party found the corpses on the battlefield. All soldiers were frozen to death, with some still clinging to their guns. Five were taken prisoner by the Chinese. Each soldier had fired all the ammunition he had, with the C Company fighting till 'the last man, last round'. Brigadier (retd) RV Jatar, a survivor of the battle, recalled Major Bhati as a shy and introverted individual. 'On the field, however, he was an excellent and brave officer who held up the highest traditions of the Indian Army,' he was quoted as saying by Indian Express. The body of Major Shaitan Singh was flown to Jodhpur, with thousands gathered to pay their last respects to the hero of Chushul. He was cremated with full military honours. With inputs from agencies
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Spectacular': Shibani Akhtar hails Farhan Akhtars 120 Bahadur teaser; Zoya Akhtar joins in
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 6 (ANI): The official teaser for Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur' was unveiled on Tuesday, drawing a mix of emotions from viewers. While many were impressed with Akhtar's portrayal of the brave and strong-headed Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, others cheered for the actor's much-awaited debut on the big screen. Among them was Akhtar's wife, Shibani Akhtar, who also hailed the teaser on Instagram. Sharing the same on her social media handle, Shibani wrote, "This is spectacular! Couldn't be prouder of you and your men @faroutakhtar love you." She added, "Yeh wardi sirf himmat nahin, balidaan bhi maangti hai! Based on the incredible true story is a war forged in snow and sealed with sacrifice. 120 Bahadur, teaser out now. Releasing in cinemas near you on 21st Nov, 2025. #120Bahadur #EkSauBeesBahadur #DadaKishanKiJai." The actor's sister, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, also shared the teaser on Instagram, leading the line of applause for her brother. Many other Bollywood celebrities also joined in the bandwagon including actor Arjun Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty, Gajraj Rao, Farah Khan, and Sharvari, who heaped praise on the teaser. Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, '120 Bahadur' is inspired from the legendary Battle of Rezang La, paying tribute to the 120 soldiers of the Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought courageously against an estimated 3,000 Chinese troops. "A moment in history where courage refused to fail," the makers wrote. The teaser offers a look at Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, who led the Indian forces during the war. It also includes visuals of the Indian soldiers' relentless clash with the enemies. The film has been shot across various parts of the country, including Ladakh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai. '120 Bahadur' is slated to hit theatres on November 21, 2025. (ANI)
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
It Shouldnt Be Done... Farhan Akhtar REACTS To Raanjhanaa AI-Ending Row
Mumbai: The controversy surrounding the AI-altered ending of the Dhanush-starrer 'Raanjhanaa' has gained momentum, as after filmmaker Aanand L Rai and Dhanush, now actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has spoken about it and shown his support for the creators. He said, "I will always stand with the creator of the film. And, if the creator of the film was unhappy about his or her work being changed, I will always support the creator. So that's where my loyalty lies. The rest, the finer print of what happened there, I am not privy to. But that's all I can say about that" The ace star was speaking to the media during the teaser launch of his film '120 Bahadur'. The film is a tribute to Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment. It draws inspiration from the legendary Battle of Rezang La. Farhan will be seen donning the role of Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC. Farhan's business partner, and producer, Ritesh Sidhwani, said, "I agree with Farhan. I think AI is something we need to embrace and use in the most right way and effective way. And I have said this even before. There were times when, I am talking of earlier times, when we used to do research based on going to a library, reading a book, opening that. Then Google came into our lives and we started doing it in a different way. I think you need to use AI smartly". "And don't get lazy with it. But I absolutely agree with the fact that you can't do it without the consent of something. I haven't seen this but I have heard about it and read about it. And I don't think it's cool that if the filmmaker as well as the actors and the people involved have not given the consent, it shouldn't be done. So I think AI is here but you have to use it very smartly. And use it to your advantage", he added. 'Raanjhanaa', originally directed by Anand L Rai and starring Dhanush, was re-released with an altered climax created using AI, sparking a heated debate among many. Dhanush, who played the lead role, took to X earlier and shared his discontent with the same. "The re-release of Raanjhanaa with an altered climax has completely disturbed me. This alternate ending has stripped the film of its very soul, and the concerned parties went ahead with it despite my clear objection," he wrote in the statement. Dhanush added, "This is not the film I committed to 12 years ago. The use of Al to alter films or content is a deeply concerning precedent for both art and artists. It threatens the integrity of storytelling and the legacy of cinema. I sincerely hope that stricter regulations are put in place to prevent such practices in the future." He captioned it with, "For the love of cinema" 'Raanjhanaa,' filmmaker Aanand L Rai also strongly voiced his opposition on social media. Taking to Instagram, Rai shared a long note. "The past three weeks have been surreal, and deeply upsetting. To watch Raanjhanaa, a film born out of care, conflict, collaboration, and creative risk, be altered, repackaged, and re-released without my knowledge or consent has been nothing short of devastating. What makes it worse is the complete ease and casualness with which it's been done. And yet, in the middle of all this, the support and solidarity from the industry, our audiences, and the larger creative community have reminded me of what Raanjhanaa stood for in the first place - connection, courage, and truth. I'm deeply grateful for that," he wrote. The filmmaker further asserted that he did not support or endorse the AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa,' stating that it is unauthorised."I had no role in it. Neither did the team that made the film. And whatever it claims to be, it is not the film we intended, or made. This was never just a film to us. It was shaped by human hands, human flaws, and human feeling. What's now being circulated is not a tribute. It is a reckless takeover that strips the work of its intent, its context, and its soul. The idea that our work can be taken and modified by a machine, then dressed up as innovation, is deeply disrespectful. To cloak a film's emotional legacy in a synthetic cape without consent is not a creative act. It's an abject betrayal of everything we built," he continued in the post. Rai concluded the post by acknowledging the hard work done by the original team of the film, including the writer, the actors, the composer, the lyricist, the technicians, and the entire crew. Following the announcement of the AI-altered version of 'Raanjhanaa,' Aanand L Rai had expressed deep concerns over the makers' rights and consent. Featuring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles, the film was released in 2013 and was a critical and commercial success. Over the years, 'Raanjhanaa' has maintained a cult status among viewers. Meanwhile, talking about Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur', the makers unveiled the official teaser of the film on Tuesday, offering a gripping glimpse into the 1962 Indo-China war. Set against the backdrop of the legendary Battle of Rezang La, the teaser opens with rising tensions between India and China before Farhan's character declares, "Hum piche nahi hatenge (We will not step back)." 'Yeh wardi sirf himmat nahin, balidaan bhi maangti hai! Based on the incredible true story is a war forged in snow and sealed with sacrifice. 120 Bahadur, teaser out now. Releasing in cinemas near you on 21st Nov, 2025.," Farhan Akhtar wrote on Instagram. Shot across Ladakh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai, the makers have seamlessly recreated the war front. From the frozen terrains to battlefield silence, every frame carries weight. '120 Bahadur' is directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra. The film is slated to release in theatres on November 21, 2025.
