Experience the patriotic fervour of Republic Day with these stirring films, teleplays

Shershaah stars Sidharth Malhotra in this sincere tribute to the Kargil war hero and showcases his valour and patriotism. This inspirational and emotional biopic also marked the Hindi debut of Tamil director Vishnuvardhan.

Based on Harinder Singh Sikka's book ‘Calling Sehmat,’ Raazi chronicles a real-life tale of a 20-year-old Kashmiri girl, Sehmat, who agrees to marry a Pakistani army officer. Disguised as a housewife, she works as an undercover spy for India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.

Featuring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, ‘Sam Bahadur’ is the biopic of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the 7th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. Recognised as one of the most valorous officers in the Indian army, Manekshaw played a pivotal role in five wars and became the first army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

Indian Police Force - The seven-episode series pays a heartfelt tribute to the selfless service, unwavering commitment, and fierce patriotism of Indian police officers who put everything on the line in their call of duty to keep the nation safe.

Border is a film that is evergreen for anyone who is feeling patriotic and wants to go on a nostalgic trip. Its song ‘Sandese Aate Hain’ redefines iconic. With mind-blowing action with power-packed performances by the lead Sunny Deol and an ensemble cast including Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff, Sudesh Berry and Puneet Issar, the film is set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye-Directed by Kabir Khan, The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye sheds light on the journey of Lieutenant Surinder Sodhi and other Indian soldiers, who march towards the capital with the war cry 'Challo Dilli' to gain Indian independence from colonial rule during World War II.

Fuelled by breathtaking action sequences led by Parineeti Chopra, ‘Code Name: Tiranga’ emerges as an enthralling spy thriller. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film recounts the tale of Durga Devi Singh, alias Ismat, embarking on an unwavering and fearless mission for her nation in a race against time

Shobhayatra: This Zee Theatre teleplay is a thought-provoking work that delves into the erosion of values in modern society, portraying the pervasive influence of corruption and greed.

Imagine a scenario where a group of retired freedom fighters breaks out of their old-age home to join the Republic Day parade, determined to fulfil the dying wish of their friend. ‘Seven,’ the Zee Theatre teleplay, highlights the grit and courage of these neglected senior citizens who have been abandoned by both their families and the nation.