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Vijay Diwas 2022: Bollywood films that honoured the Indian Armed Forces

As we commemorate the story of the greatest act of patriotism by Indian soldiers, here is a look at some Bollywood films on Indian soldiers who lost their lives for their country.

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4 years ago

December 16, 2022

Indians have a special place in their hearts for Vijay Diwas, which falls on December 16. Every year, it is observed as a means to recognise the courage, persistence, and bravery of the Indian Armed Forces, who helped create Bangladesh by defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war.

On this day in 1971, the combined power of the Indian Army and Bangladesh’s Mukti Bahini forced the commander of the Pakistani army, Lieutenant General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, to submit. As we commemorate the story of the greatest act of patriotism by Indian soldiers, here is a look at some Bollywood films on Indian soldiers who lost their lives for their country.

Shershaah

One of the most well-liked films of 2021 was ‘Shershaah’, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. Based on the story of Captain Vikram Batra, a hero of the Kargil War in 1999 who gave his life in the cause of his country while defending Indian territory from Pakistani invaders.

Bhuj: The Pride of India

Abhishek Dudhaiya’s war movie casts Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and Nora Fatehi in the lead roles. IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik battles through all obstacles in the story to complete his goal of restoring the Bhuj air base with the help of 300 local women. This year’s film, which was released, was set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.

The Ghazi Attack

Sankalp Reddy is the writer and director of the 2017 Indian war movie Ghazi, which was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi languages, and was titled ‘The Ghazi Attack’. In particular, the puzzling sinking of PNS Ghazi in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War served as the inspiration for Ghazi. Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni, and Satya Dev were the stars that acted in this film.

Border

The movie, which JP Dutta wrote and directed, was based on actual events that took place during the Battle of Longewala in 1971. Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Puneet Issar, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda played the key characters in the India-Pakistan war movie. In 1998, J.P. Dutta took up the National Award for Best Direction.

LOC Kargil

Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna played the lead actors in the 2003 film, which also starred Saif Ali Khan. The Kargil War, which India and Pakistan fought in 1999, served as the inspiration for the historical movie. The movie has one of the longest runs of any Indian movie ever at 225 minutes.

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for Welcome and Hera Pheri, dies at 56

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting role in Welcome, has died at 56.

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1 day ago

September 24, 2026

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Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in several Hindi films and was particularly remembered for his role in the 2007 comedy Welcome, has died at the age of 56.

Khan was known for playing supporting characters across Hindi cinema and had worked in films spanning several decades. His role as Balu in Welcome remains among his best-known performances.

Mushtaq Khan’s film career

Mushtaq Khan appeared in a wide range of films during his career. His filmography included Aashiqui, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Gopi Kishan, Krantiveer, Raja, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Jodi No. 1 and Hera Pheri.

He also featured in more recent films including Stree 2, Gadar 2, Baby John, Dhoom Dhaam and Jaat. His filmography lists acting work continuing into 2026.

In Welcome, Khan played Balu, a supporting character in the comedy starring Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and other prominent actors.

Khan’s career also included television work, with his credits spanning a wide range of acting roles over the years.

Mushtaq Khan dies at 56

The actor’s death was reported on September 24, 2026. Reports said Khan had been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with liver cancer and had been hospitalised for around 15 days. Further details surrounding his death were awaited in the initial reports.

Mushtaq Khan was 56. IMDb lists his date of birth as December 31, 1969.

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Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome baby girl, their second child

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the birth on Instagram.

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5 days ago

September 20, 2026

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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.

The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.

The couple has not announced the name of their newborn daughter in the post.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s last spotting

Just a day before the announcement, Deepika Padukone visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple with Ranveer Singh and his parents.

Deepika was seen wearing an orange and purple kurta set, while Ranveer wore a purple kurta with white trousers. The visit came as the couple awaited the arrival of their second child.

Interestingly, the couple had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple in September 2024, shortly before the birth of their first daughter Dua.

Deepika and Ranveer’s family

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.

The couple’s relationship began while working together on Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. They later got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024.

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Drishyam 3 trailer: Ajay Devgn faces triple threat from Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj

Drishyam: The Conclusion trailer brings back Ajay Devgn and Tabu, while Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the franchise in new roles.

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2 weeks ago

September 9, 2026

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The trailer of Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third instalment of the Ajay Devgn-led franchise, has been released, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar back for what is billed as the final chapter of the story.

Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay, while Tabu reprises her role as Meera Deshmukh. The latest chapter also introduces Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj in new roles, creating fresh challenges for Vijay and his carefully planned attempts to protect his family.

Ajay Devgn faces new challenges

The trailer continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a family man who has repeatedly relied on his intelligence to protect his family from the law.

This time, Vijay faces Tabu’s Meera Deshmukh along with two new adversaries. Jaideep Ahlawat plays an SP from the Crime Branch, while Prakash Raj appears as a lawyer. The two characters add another layer to the investigation surrounding Vijay and the events of the previous films.

The trailer suggests that Vijay’s earlier strategy may face its toughest test yet as the investigation moves forward and pressure mounts on his family.

Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh

Tabu is back as Meera Deshmukh, continuing a character that has remained closely connected to Vijay’s story since the earlier films.

Shriya Saran also returns to the franchise, reprising her role from the previous instalments.

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are among the key additions to the cast of the third film.

Ahlawat plays an SP in the Crime Branch, bringing a new investigating officer into Vijay’s path. Prakash Raj plays a lawyer, adding another significant character to the conflict surrounding the case.

Drishyam The Conclusion release date

Drishyam: The Conclusion is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is backed by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios.

The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.

The trailer sets up another battle of wits for Vijay Salgaonkar, with the final outcome of his long-running struggle with the law expected to form the central conflict of the concluding chapter.