May 12, 2023, 12:25 AM IST

Ahead of IB71 release, here are movies based on backdrop of Indo-Pak war

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The 1997 ensamble war drama was based on the Battle of Longewala (1971). Border was the highest-grossing film of the year.

Border

Hrithik Roshan-starrer Lakshya was based on the backdrop of the Kargil war. Although the movie wasn't a box office success, it has gained cult following over the years. 

Lakshya

After Border, director-producer JP Dutta brought LOC Kargil (2004). The ensemble film, failed to repeat the success of Border.

LOC Kargil

The 2017 film is based on an untold underwater war fought by Indian Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

The Ghazi Attack

Shershaah celebrates the life of braveheart Kargil hero Capt. Vikram Batra. The film became the turning point of Sidharth Malhotra's career.

Shershaah

The Ghazi Attack director, Sankalp is back with another untold story. IB71 narrates a secret mission before the 1971 war. Vidyut Jammwal-starrer will release in cinemas on May 12.

IB71