'120 Bahadur' trailer: Farhan Akhtar promises captivating tale of bravery
What's the story
The trailer for Farhan Akhtar's upcoming war drama, 120 Bahadur, was unveiled on Thursday by KGF star Yash. The film, which will be released on November 21, is set during the India-China War of 1962 and follows Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (played by Akhtar) as he leads a troop of 120 soldiers. The two-minute-48-second-long video offers glimpses into the unwavering courage of Singh Bhati and his cadets from Charlie Company during the Battle of Rezang-La.
Film's theme
Trailer honors the bravery of the soldiers
The film is a tribute to Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment. The trailer captures their story and honors the unmatched bravery of these soldiers in defending the nation. Raashii Khanna also makes a brief appearance in the video as Akhtar's love interest.
Production details
Everything to know about the film
The film is directed by Razneesh Ghai and written by Rajiv G Menon. The music for the film is composed by Amit Trivedi and penned by Javed Akhtar. It is produced by Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Amit Chandrra under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The film was shot at an altitude of 18,000 feet in Ladakh's Rezang La region, where 120 Indian soldiers inflicted heavy casualties on around 3,000 Chinese forces before being overrun.
Future endeavors
What's next for Akhtar and Yash?
Apart from 120 Bahadur, Akhtar is also gearing up for his next directorial venture, Don 3. The film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Meanwhile, Yash will be seen in Geetu Mohandas's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups on March 19, 2026. He also has Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in the pipeline, which will release on Diwali 2026.