'120 Bahadur': Farhan hopes war-drama will be made tax-free
What's the story
Farhan Akhtar is hoping that his latest film, 120 Bahadur, will be declared tax-free in India. The war drama, which released on Friday, is set during the 1962 India-China war and tells the true story of Major Shaitan Singh and his regiment's bravery against overwhelming odds. Speaking at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Akhtar said he believes every Indian should watch this film.
Film's significance
'120 Bahadur' highlights lesser-known Battle of Rezang La
The film, directed by Razneesh Ghai, is based on the true story of 120 Indian soldiers who fought valiantly against 3,000 Chinese troops during the Battle of Rezang La. Akhtar said, "I believe that this is a film for every Indian and every Indian should watch this film to remember the heroes of our past because we tend to forget what happened before us." "I feel that making it tax-free will definitely benefit the story going out far and wide."
Role portrayal
Akhtar's role and film's details
In 120 Bahadur, Akhtar portrays Major Singh, PVC, who led his regiment during one of India's most defining military moments. The film was screened at the ongoing IFFI on Friday. The movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra under Trigger Happy Studios, respectively.