Fighter – a movie starring Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, and Anil Kapoor, will arrive at the theatres on January 25. Before its release, here are some fighter pilot movies you can watch out for.
Before Fighter arrives, check out these 5 amazing movies on OTT based on Indian Air Force officers.
The much-awaited teaser of Fighter - starring Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, has arrived with a bang today! The teaser promises that the movie will be a full-fledged action thriller. From aerial fighting scenes to jaw-dropping romantic scenes, the movie is full of entertainment. Ahead of its release on January 25, 2024, here are a few movies on OTT based on Indian fighter pilots.
Tejas, an action-packed thriller, stands as the brainchild of writer and director Sarvesh Mewara, brought to life through the production efforts of Ronnie Screwvala. The movie boasts Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, with Anshul Chauhan and Varun Mitra delivering compelling performances in supporting roles. Making its theatrical debut on October 27, 2023, Tejas unfolds the story of IAF officer Tejas Gill portrayed by the talented Kangana Ranaut. For those eager to dive into the gripping narrative, the film is now available for streaming on the Sony LIV app.
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2. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Released in 2020, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is a compelling Indian Hindi-language biographical drama directed by Sharan Sharma. The film, a collaborative effort between Dharma Productions and Zee Studios, features Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role, portraying the inspiring journey of Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena. Gunjan Saxena holds the distinction of being one of the first women to soar through the skies in a combat zone. The supporting cast includes the talented Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi, contributing to the film's impactful storytelling.
3. Vijeta
The storyline of this 1982 movie revolves around Angad (played by actor Kunal Kapoor), a perplexed teenager navigating the complexities of self-discovery. Caught amidst the marital struggles of his Maharashtrian mother Neelima (actress Rekha) and Punjabi father Nihal (actor Shashi Kapoor), Angad finds himself at a crossroads, faced with the pivotal decision of shaping his own destiny. In a defining moment, Angad resolves to pursue a path as a fighter pilot within the Indian Air Force.
It can be viewed anytime on ZEE5.
4. Veer Zaara
Released in 2004, Veer-Zaara stands as an epic romantic drama in Indian cinema. The film, skillfully directed by Yash Chopra, is a joint production with his son Aditya Chopra. Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta take on the roles of the titular star-crossed lovers: Veer Pratap Singh (Khan), an officer in the Indian Air Force, and Zaara Hayaat Khan (Zinta), the daughter of a Pakistani politician.
It can be viewed anytime on Prime Video.
5. Border
Released in 1997, Border stands as an Indian epic war film, a creation of the talented J. P. Dutta, who not only wrote but also produced and directed the masterpiece. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, Puneet Issar, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles. Border delves into the events preceding the official declaration of the war, opening with Indian Air Force Wing Commander Andy Bajwa (played by Shroff) and his comrades taking flight from a forward operating airbase to an undisclosed location in Rajasthan.
It can be viewed anytime on Prime Video.
Stay tuned!
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