Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios’ war-epic drama 120 Bahadur has finally released in cinemas today. The film, eagerly awaited by audiences across the country, has been receiving tremendously positive early reviews from both the media and celebrities. Now that it has hit theatres, it has everyone talking. It has also taken social media by storm, with netizens praising it wholeheartedly. Adding to the buzz, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has now joined in with his appreciation for the film.
Taking to his social media, Sehwag shared a video from the theatre while watching 120 Bahadur. Expressing his love for the film, he wrote –
“Major Shaitan Singh Bhati ji aur Rezang La ke veeron ki kahani 120 Bahadur dekh kar dil bhar aaya.
120 Bahadur dekh kar phir pata chala bravery ka asli matlab kya hota hai.
Aise adbhut heroes ki wajah se hi hum aaj safe hain.
Superb work by everyone. @FarOutAkhtar”
120 Bahadur recounts the extraordinary courage of 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought in the legendary Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 war. Farhan Akhtar plays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, who, along with his men, stood against all odds in one of the most defining battles of Indian military history. At its heart, one unwavering line echoes through the film: “Hum Peechhe Nahin Hatenge.”
Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), the film is an Excel Entertainment production and has now released in theaters.