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In Indian history, there have been so many brave military battles that there exists no proper count of how many wars the nation has gone through. There are clearly enough for filmmakers to make a movie for the rest of their lifetime. One such major war event is the Battle of Rezang La, which took place on 18 November 1962 during the India-China war, where 120 Indian soldiers went up to fight against 3,000 Chinese soldiers. The latest Bollywood movie, titled 120 Bahadur (2025), led by Farhan Akhtar and Raashii Khanna, is based on this war.The 120 Bahadur movie (2025) features Farhan Akhtar playing the late Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Shaitan Singh Bhati alongside Raashii Khanna as his wife, Shagun Kanwar.All About The 120 Bahadur FilmRatings of 120 Bahadur :IMDb Rating: 4.7/10Average Star Rating: 2.5/5Cast:Farhan Akhtar, Raashii Khanna, Ankit Siwach, Vivan Bhatena, Ajinkya DeoSongs:Yaad Aate Hain, Main Hoon Woh Dharti Maa, Naine Ra LobhiMovie Duration:2 hours 17 minutesDate on Screen (in Cinemas):21 November 2025 Release Year:November 2025Streaming on OTT/Movie Channel/YouTube:N/ATrailers/Clips:6 November 2025Director:Raznees “Razy” GhaiDialogues Writer:Sumit AroraScreenplay:Rajiv MenonMusic Director:Sulaiman and Amjad Nadeem Aamir, SalimGenre:ActionVisual/VFX Supervisor:N/AWhat is the 120 Bahadur Rating?Inside Box Office 120 Bahadur Rating: 2.5/5120 Bahadur Budget: Rs 75 croreTotal box office: Currently in CinemasIBO Verdict: Currently in Cinemas
What is the 120 Bahadur Plot About?Farhan Akhtar new movie 120 Bahadur in cinemas is based on the Battle of Rezang La that took place 18,000 ft above sea level in Ladakh. This battle featured the Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (Farhan Akhtar) leading a troop of 120 Ahir soldiers going up against a Chinese contingent of 3,000 soldiers.In this battle, only six Indian soldiers survived. Alongside this battle, which was a part of the India-China war of 1962, 120 Bahadur also covers the personal life of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati with his wife, Shagun Kanwar (Raashii Khanna).What works in 120 Bahadur?The most appreciable thing about 120 Bahadur is the technical aspects of the movie, which should necessarily be lovable for every war movie. Director Razneesh Ghai, being the son and brother of Indian army soldiers, clearly shows his dedication towards the story by shooting at real locations instead of a studio with a green or blue screen. Even the 120 Bahadur Release Date lies three days after the death anniversary of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati.This use of real locations, along with Tetsuo Nagata’s cinematography, is what makes 120 Bahadur a visually appalling experience. Additionally, the background score feels great for a theatrical experience. The performances by the whole cast are just decent, while Vivan Bhatena’s acting stands out due to his dedication, which is clearly reflected in the actor’s voice modulation, dialogue delivery, and accent.As for its screenplay, barely anything can be called good except a few pinches of humor in the first half, along with the interval block.What does not work in the 120 Bahadur Film?The biggest drawback of making a war drama in the present period is that there is barely any way one can make their film look fresh and escape from a template of war movies that has been followed since eternity. What we have seen in tons of entertainers like Border and Shershaah, watching all of that in 120 Bahadur, only makes you feel, “Why am I watching this movie?”The first half is very generic, which turns out to interest the audience towards the end. It also features the backstory of Farhan Akhtar and the rest of the soldiers, their love for the country, and some flashback scenes – nothing out of the box. While the audience is left with a bit of interest in the interval, the interest fades midway through the second half, which tries to offer thrills but fails massively.As for the screenplay, it is plain, ordinary, covered with generic themes, and hence is boring. Due to such a disappointing experience throughout the movie, even the climax fails to amaze you or leave any impact on you.Among the performances, 120 Bahadur is full of actors who should not be there. Farhan Akhtar lacks energy and jingoism in his performance, something that was an essential ingredient in this war drama. Overall, his performance feels lazy and forced. As the major part of the film focuses on his character, a better actor in place of Farhan would have surely made the movie feel better.The rest of the 120 Bahadur cast members are barely decent in their screen time and reflect no emotions, another necessary ingredient for a war drama like this.How is the Music of 120 Bahadur?The music of 120 Bahadur can be considered average at best. Sukhwinder Singh’s Dada Kishan Ki Jai is a genuinely good song that fits in the narrative. However, Yaad Aate Hain, Main Hoon Woh Dharti Maa, and Naine Ra Lobhi are just okay-ish.Our Final Take on 120 BahadurAs of the overall 120 Bahadur review, this Farhan Akhtar film depends on a fixed template of war dramas in India but doesn’t turn out to be even half decent. It is stuck under a burden of cliches from which it tries to get out but never succeeds.Stay tuned to Inside Box Office for the fastest 120 Bahadur box office collection updates and the 120 Bahadur day 1 collection report. Follow us for the most up-to-date information you need about the best Bollywood films and reviews of the most anticipated Hindi and South Indian movies in the future.
People Also Ask
What is the film 120 Bahadur about?
The 120 Bahadur film tells the story of the Battle of Rezang La, which took place on 18 November 1962 and was a major part of the India-China war.
Who is lead role in 120 Bahadur?
Farhan Akhtar plays the lead in 120 Bahadur, portraying the character of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati.
Is 120 Bahadur film based on real story?
Yes, 120 Bahadur is based on the real-life story of how Major Shaitan Singh Bhati led a group of 120 soldiers against a Chinese army contingent consisting of 3,000 soldiers, and fought the Battle of Rezang La.
What is the budget of 120 Bahadur film?
The 120 Bahadur Budget is Rs 75 crore.
Who is the director of 120 Bahadur movie?
The 120 Bahadur 2025 movie director is Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai.
