Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur, based on the heroic tale of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati and the Battle of Rezang La, is set to release on November 21 and was shot in extreme conditions
Farhan Akhtar in 120 Bahadur
The anticipation around the upcoming film 120 Bahadur has been steadily rising. The teaser of the Farhan Akhtar-starrer will possibly be attached with the theatrical print of the upcoming film War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar. Digitally, it si reported to be unveiled in the first week of August setting the tone for Independence Day. With fans eagerly awaiting Farhan Akhtar’s return to the war genre — this time not as director, but as lead actor — the buzz is only getting louder.
About 120 Bahadur and shoot
Inspired by the life of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC), 120 Bahadur tells the story of an extraordinary act of courage during the Battle of Rezang La in 1962, where 120 Indian soldiers stood their ground against thousands, defending Ladakh with unimaginable grit.
To match the scale and authenticity of the story, the team filmed in some of the most extreme conditions and high-altitude terrain in Ladakh.
“The team shot at around 14,000 feet in Ladakh, and temperatures often dipped to minus 5, even minus 10 degrees on some days,” reveals an industry source. “The aim was to honour the story with honesty, and Farhan really went all in — physically, mentally, emotionally.”
Farhan underwent significant transformation
Farhan Akhtar, who plays Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC), underwent a significant transformation for the film, including military-style training and acclimatisation at high altitude.
With sweeping visuals, a grounded tone, and a deeply patriotic core, 120 Bahadur is said to be one of Excel Entertainment’s most ambitious productions to date. Blending large-scale war action with emotional depth, the film aims to bring alive a powerful chapter of Indian military history.
120 Bahadur is directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios). An Excel Entertainment Production, the film hits cinemas on 21st November 2025.
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