Bollywood Actors as War Heroes: The Tribute to Real Life Heroes

Films made on patriotism often act as social reformers and inspire people. Bollywood Actors have played the role of war heroes on screen, and their performances have left a lasting impact on the audience and also given a good message to society. Especially, the audience can relate more to the films in which the role of a real soldier is played.

In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the Bollywood actors who have played the role of war heroes and the films that they starred in. We will also discuss how these films have helped to pay tribute to the real-life heroes who have fought for our country.

Let’s know about those actors who have played the role of ‘Real Life Heroes’.

Bollywood Actors as War Heroes

Siddharth Malhotra (Vikram Batra)

Siddharth Malhotra played the role of Captain ‘Vikram Batra’ in the year 2021 film ‘Sher Shah’. Param Veer Chakra winner Captain Batra is known for his bravery. He was martyred during the Kargil War in the year 1999. Siddharth played this character very well, he also got a lot of praise.

Ajay Devgan (Vijay Karnik)

Actor Ajay Devgan played the role of Squadron Leader ‘Vijay Karnik’ in the film ‘Bhuj: The Pride of Honour’. Karnik was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, he served as the in-charge of Bhuj Airbase.

Sunil Shetty (Bhairon Singh Rathore)

Sunil Shetty played the role of hero ‘Bhairon Singh Rathore’ in the 1997 multi-starred film ‘Border’. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Rathore led a small platoon at the Longewala border outpost. Sena Medal has also been received for indomitable courage and extraordinary bravery.

Saif Ali Khan (Anuj Nayyar)

Saif Ali Khan played the role of Captain ‘Anuj Nayyar’ in the film ‘LOC Kargil’ based on the Kargil War. Captain Anuj Nayyar was martyred in the 1999 Kargil War. He was subsequently awarded the Mahavir Chakra, India’s second-highest heroism award.

Sanjay Dutt (YK Joshi)

Sanjay Dutt played the character of Lieutenant Colonel ‘Yogesh Kumar Joshi’ in JP Dutta’s film ‘LOC Kargil’. During the Kargil War, Vikram Batra’s contingent was fighting under his leadership. Joshi is the only army commander who has to his credit the credit of fighting against both China and Pakistan and emerging victorious.

Sunny Deol (Kuldip Singh)

Sunny Deol also played the role of Major ‘Kuldip Singh’ Chandpuri in the film ‘Border‘, which is still remembered. Major Kuldip Singh was leading the Punjab Rifles near Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer during the 1971 war.

Janhvi Kapoor (Gunjan Saxena)

Janhvi Kapoor played the role of ‘Gunjan’ in the 2020 film ‘Gunjan Saxena’. Gunjan Saxena is one of the first female pilots to fly in a combat zone. She is remembered for her bravery in the Kargil War.

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Akshay Kumar ( Ishar Singh)

Akshay Kumar starred in the film ‘Kesari’ in the character of real-life hero ‘Havildar Ishar Singh’. Ishar Singh was the commander of a contingent of 21 men of the 36 Sikh Regiment. In the Battle of Saragarhi, an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghan tribesmen in 1897. Kumar’s performance is outstanding, and he brings a sense of courage and determination to the role.