Farhan Akhter is returning to acting after taking a long break. In 2021, he was seen playing the role of a boxer in the sports drama ‘Toofan’. After so many years, the film “120 Bahadur” is going to be released again on November 21, 2025. This film is based on the 1962 war drama Indo-China War. After the release of the teaser, this film has already been criticized by various controversies. Why is the BJP and Yadav criticizing this film? I will tell you about that through this report. If you are a movie buff and analyze the story context of upcoming movies then this report is going to be very interesting for you.
All India Yadav Mahasabha and BJP leaders from Haryana, Rajasthan complained that the war drama downplayed the role of 114 Ahir soldiers who laid down their lives at the height of the snow in 1962.
Directed by Rajneesh Ghai, ‘120 Bahadur’ – this upcoming film will see Farhan Akhtar playing the role of Major Shaitan Singh and is a remake of the Battle of Rezang La. Earlier there were some films that were also created in controversy. Among those films are ‘Udaipur Files’, ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘Sabarmati Express’. After these films, Farhan Akhtar’s ‘120 Bahadur’ film has entered into controversy. This controversy mainly stems from the caste politics of the Hindi Union States. The war drama in particular has become a tool of protest for Nikhil Bharat Yadav Mahasabha and BJP leaders in Haryana and Rajasthan. They want to say that the film does not show the story of the achievements of the Ahir soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting the Chinese in the 1962 war, rather their achievements are shown to be insignificant and this is their main contention.
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The war drama, released in November, sparked protests from the Nikhil Bharat Yadav Mahasabha and BJP leaders in Haryana and Rajasthan. They alleged that the film did not give credit to the Ahir soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting the Chinese in the 1962 war. Ahir leaders said that most of the boys were Ahir soldiers in the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, which defended Ladakh’s Rejang La mountain pass against Chinese troops.
In fact, the Yadav community leaders have raised the most objections to the name ‘120 Bahadur’. They feel that this name insults the valor and bravery of the Indian Army or misrepresents their bravery. The debate has been compared to caste politics, especially in Hindi-centric states.
Originally made in this wartime context, this film highlights the love of the country and the valor of the army. And the name of the film which has created such a controversy has created a fog about how the film will be released. This upcoming film needs discussion and significant analysis about this film for its auspicious release, and for that readers like you should shed more light on this topic. Your support is the only way to get this film released at the right time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Controversy over Farhan Akhtar starrer ‘120 Bahadur’
What is the film based on?
The picture is of 1962 India-China war Battle of Rezang La Based on In that battle, only 120 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army fought valiantly against the overwhelming Chinese army.
Which character is Farhan Akhtar playing?
Farhan Akhtar is acting Major Shaitan Singh Bhatiin the character of He was martyred in that war with immense bravery and was later posthumously awarded the Parambir Chakra.