8 Bollywood Films Based on India-Pakistan Wars

Siddhi Narvankar

Raazi (2018)

Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) is an Indian spy married into a Pakistani family to find out secret information for India during the 1971 war. The film received appreciation for its strong performances.

Border (1997)

The film is about the 1971 Battle of Longewala. It focuses on the bravery of Indian soldiers and is celebrated for its patriotic values, intense battle scenes, and emotional depth, making it  a classic.

Lakshya (2004)

The story of a clueless Karan Shergill who finds purpose and becomes a captain during the Kargil War. The film is praised for its realistic portrayal of military training. The character's transformation is inspiring.

LOC Kargil (2003)

This is an account of the Kargil War, depicting the lives of soldiers who fought in the conflict. Known for its extensive runtime, the film gives an in-depth look at the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers.

Haqeeqat (1964)

The movie is based on the Sino-Indian War of 1962. The film highlights the courage of Indian soldiers facing difficult circumstances. It is one of the earliest Indian war films, setting a benchmark for the genre.

The Ghazi Attack (2017)

The film is inspired by the sinking of a submarine during India's war with Pakistan. It was appreciated for its storyline, strong performances, and portrayal of naval warfare.

Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

The film is about the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army in Uri, Kashmir. The movie successfully shows patriotism, intense action, and has the famous line, “How’s the Josh?”.

1971 (2007)

Inspired by the true events of the escape attempt of Indian war prisoners held in Pakistan after the 1971 war. Manoj Bajpayee, Ravi Kishan, Piyush Mishra play key roles in the movie.