7 actors who played patriotic roles on screen
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Rang De Basanti
Aamir played DJ with infectious energy perfectly capturing the transformation from a carefree, commitment-averse youth to a man ready to sacrifice for justice.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Ajay Devgn delivers one of his career-best performances in this powerful biopic on the life of revolutionary Bhagat Singh.
Lagaan
Khan’s portrayal of Bhuvan — a determined, fearless leader — makes the underdog victory a timeless metaphor for resistance, unity, and hope.
Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Aamir Khan`s biography is based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Starring Janhvi Kapoor in the titular role, this inspiring biographical drama tells the real-life story of Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena.
URI: The Surgical Strike
Vicky’s iconic line, “How’s the Josh?”, made it a patriotic blockbuster. His portrayal was a perfect blend of physicality, emotional weight, and raw patriotism.
Border
Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff lead an ensemble cast in this retelling of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India–Pakistan war.
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