A new Bollywood film spotlights a forgotten India-China battle
Summary
A new Bollywood film called "120 Bahadur" highlights a battle from the India-China war in 1962, focusing on the defense of the Rezang La pass by Indian soldiers. Although the film did not perform well at the box office, it seeks to honor the bravery of the soldiers, particularly Major Shaitan Singh, played by Farhan Akhtar. The battle is remembered in India as a significant event despite the overall war being a loss for the country.Key Facts
- The film is titled "120 Bahadur" and stars Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh.
- It depicts the defense of Rezang La pass during the 1962 India-China war.
- The battle took place on November 18, and only 5 out of 120 Indian soldiers survived.
- Major Shaitan Singh was posthumously awarded India's highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra.
- The 1962 war arose from border tensions between India and China.
- India lost about 7,000 soldiers and 38,000 square kilometers of territory during the war.
- Initially, the last stand described by survivors was not believed until later evidence was found.
- The battle is commemorated in India as an epic defense despite the overall loss in the war.
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