We celebrated our 77th Independence Day on Thursday and the best way to enjoy Independence Week is to binge on a couple of patriotic films and web series. These films are sure to invoke a sense of patriotism in you and make you feel pride in being an Indian. Many patriotic films are available on streaming on various OTT platforms. Here, for your convenience, we list 5 patriotic films and web series that you can watch with family and friends and carry over your essence of patriotism beyond Independence Day.
Shershaah: The 2021 film Shershaah, directed by Vishnuvardhan and starring Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, portrays the life of Vikram Batra, a hero who lost his life in the Kargil War. The movie was met with an overwhelming response from audiences. You can stream this inspiring film on Amazon Prime Video.
Rang De Basanti: Directed by Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra and featuring Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Siddharth, Soha Ali Khan, and others, Rang De Basanti was released on January 26, 2006. The film, which explores the history of India’s freedom struggle and juxtaposes it with a contemporary struggle for justice undertaken by a few youths, was a major hit and resonated deeply with audiences. You can watch this powerful film on Netflix.
Raazi: The 2018 film Raazi, directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Alia Bhatt, is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan conflict. Alia Bhatt plays an Indian spy who marries a Pakistani military officer as part of a covert operation. The film is known for its intense narrative and portrayal of patriotism. You can stream Raazi on Amazon Prime Video.
Rocket Boys: Rocket Boys, directed by Nikhil Advani, is a two-season web series. It chronicles the events from 1940 to 1960, focusing on the establishment of ISRO and India’s journey to becoming a nuclear power. You can stream this web series on SonyLiv.
Indian: The 1996 film Indian was directed by Shankar and starred Kamal Haasan, Sukanya, Kasthuri, Manisha Koirala and others. The film revolves around an ageing former freedom fighter who becomes disillusioned by rampant corruption in society and turns into a vigilante. Indian was India’s official entry to the Oscars that year but was not nominated.
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