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Ahead of Border 2, look at these films based on 1971 war

Updated On: 22 January, 2026 04:48 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

On the solemn occasion of Republic Day, Border 2 is set to hit theatres. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles, the film is based on the 1971 India–Pakistan War. Ahead of its release, here’s a look at films that were loosely inspired by the events of the 1971 war.

On the solemn occasion of Republic Day, Border 2 is set to hit theatres. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles, the film is based on the 1971 India–Pakistan War. Ahead of its release, here’s a look at films that were loosely inspired by the events of the 1971 war.

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On the solemn occasion of Republic Day, Border 2 is set to hit theatres. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles, the film is based on the 1971 India–Pakistan War. Ahead of its release, here’s a look at films that were loosely inspired by the events of the 1971 war.
<p>Border 2 - The trailer shows how film pays homage to valour of the Indian Armed Forces. Inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the film shows what happens when India&rsquo;s Army, Navy and Air Force come together to fight as one.&nbsp;</p>

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Border 2 - The trailer shows how film pays homage to valour of the Indian Armed Forces. Inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War, the film shows what happens when India’s Army, Navy and Air Force come together to fight as one. 

<p>Along with the large-scale visuals, at the core of the narrative stands Sunny Deol, with hard-hitting dialogues and towering screen presence he is joined by Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.</p>

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Along with the large-scale visuals, at the core of the narrative stands Sunny Deol, with hard-hitting dialogues and towering screen presence he is joined by Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.

<p>Border - JP Dutta`s film is one of the best war dramas. Based on 1971 battle of Longewala, the movie told real-life stories of soldiers who lost their lives while protecting their motherland.</p>

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Border - JP Dutta`s film is one of the best war dramas. Based on 1971 battle of Longewala, the movie told real-life stories of soldiers who lost their lives while protecting their motherland.

<p>Sam Bahadur - It is closely linked to the 1971 India&ndash;Pakistan War as it chronicles the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the chief architect of India&rsquo;s victory in the war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.</p>

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Sam Bahadur - It is closely linked to the 1971 India–Pakistan War as it chronicles the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the chief architect of India’s victory in the war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.

<p>Raazi - Based on a book Calling Sehmat,&nbsp;this film is about a plucky young woman who is married off to a Pakistani army officer by her Kashmiri father. She helps India&rsquo;s intelligence agency by gathering information that helps the country anticipate the 1971 war.&nbsp;</p>

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Raazi - Based on a book Calling Sehmat, this film is about a plucky young woman who is married off to a Pakistani army officer by her Kashmiri father. She helps India’s intelligence agency by gathering information that helps the country anticipate the 1971 war. 

<p>Bhuj: The Pride of India - A tribute to lAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, this movie highlights how with the help of 300 civilians, Bhuj airbase was saved.</p>

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Bhuj: The Pride of India - A tribute to lAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, this movie highlights how with the help of 300 civilians, Bhuj airbase was saved.

<p>Pippa - Set during the Battle of Garibpur, this film follows Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta and his tank regiment`s heroic march toward victory.</p>

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Pippa - Set during the Battle of Garibpur, this film follows Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta and his tank regiment`s heroic march toward victory.

<p>Romeo Akbar Walter - John Abraham&rsquo;s film is loosely linked to the 1971 India&ndash;Pakistan War. The film follows an Indian bank clerk who is recruited as an undercover RAW agent and sent to Pakistan during the tense.</p>

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Romeo Akbar Walter - John Abraham’s film is loosely linked to the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film follows an Indian bank clerk who is recruited as an undercover RAW agent and sent to Pakistan during the tense.

<p>1971: Prisoners of War - It is about Indian prisoners of war being hidden and moved around to escape international scrutiny by human rights groups and the Red Cross.</p>

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1971: Prisoners of War - It is about Indian prisoners of war being hidden and moved around to escape international scrutiny by human rights groups and the Red Cross.

<p>Children Of War - The film focuses on the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War and sheds light on the suffering of civilians, especially women and children.</p>

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Children Of War - The film focuses on the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War and sheds light on the suffering of civilians, especially women and children.

<p>Ghazi Attack - Starring Rana Daggubati, Taapsee annu and Kay Kay Menon, the film is India`s first underwater movie that dramatizes the mysterious sinking of Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the war.</p>

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Ghazi Attack - Starring Rana Daggubati, Taapsee annu and Kay Kay Menon, the film is India`s first underwater movie that dramatizes the mysterious sinking of Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the war.

<p>Hindustan Ki Kasam - It is a 1973 Indian war film based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and depicts the role of the Indian Air Force, especially Operation Cactus Lilly.</p>

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Hindustan Ki Kasam - It is a 1973 Indian war film based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and depicts the role of the Indian Air Force, especially Operation Cactus Lilly.

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