Details

Release year: 1997

Storyline

In 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force.

Top credits

Directors

J.P. Dutta

Writers

Cast

Sunny Deol — Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri
Suniel Shetty — Captain Bhairon Singh
Akshaye Khanna — 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir Singh Bhan
Jackie Shroff — Wing Commander Andy Bajwa

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Did you know

• Kuldip Singh Chandpuri is an Indian Army officer known for his heroic leadership in the famous Battle of Longewala, for which he was awarded Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) by the Indian Army. His role was portrayed by Sunny Deol in this movie.

• This movie is based on the real-life battle of Longewala from the 1971 Indo-Pak war. However, the Indian casualties during this incident amounted to no more than 2 soldiers and the movie thus exaggerates casualties for dramatic purposes.

• J. P. Dutta's brother was an Indian Air Force pilot who died in a MIG crash in 1987, the film is dedicated to him. While making the film, Dutta referred to diaries he had written at the time about his brother's experiences.