Army Day 2019: From Hrithik Roshan’s Lakshya to Vicky Kaushal’s URI, Watch These Patriotic Bollywood Movies Dedicated to Indian Soldiers
Bollywood has produced some remarkable films that show how tough is an army man’s life and to what extent can they go to protect their nation.
Army Day is an annual celebration that remembers the gallant spirit of the Indian Army Lieutenant General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the first Commander-in-Chief of the democratic India. He succeeded the last commander of British in India, Sir Francis Butcher in 1948. It is celebrated every year on January 15. There are many Bollywood movies that showcase the patriotism of our brave army soldiers and how they dedicate their lives for the protection of their country. To commemorate the Army Day, we have compiled a list of movies dedicated to the Indian movie. Army Day 2019 Wishes and Greetings: Send These Quotes, WhatsApp Stickers and SMS Messages to Wish and Honour The Indian Army.
This year marks the 71st year of the Army Day. Cariappa was the first Indian Officer who was passed on the command of a unit in 1942. The Army Day is celebrated at the headquarters of the Army Command and Delhi to pay reverence to the brave heroes of the nation who sacrificed their lives to protect sovereignty and peace. From Sunny Deol’s strong portrayal of Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri in the movie Border to Hrithik Roshan’s role of Lieutant Karan Shergill, Bollywood has produced some remarkable films that show how tough is an army man’s life and to what extent can they go to protect their nation. Army Day 2019: General Bipin Rawat Gives Stern Warning to Anti-India Forces, Says 'Indian Army is Capable of Thwarting Any Foreign Aggression'.
Bollywood Movies to Watch on Army Day 2019
1 Haqeeqat (1964)
2 Prahar (1991)
3 Border (1997)
4 LOC Kargil (2003)
5 Lakshya (2004)
6 URI – The Surgical Strike (2019)
On this day, tribute is paid to the martyrs of Indian Army at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, New Delhi. The day also witnesses army parades and military shows that are organised at different locations across the country. Although a day is dedicated to the Indian Army, one should never forget the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers who day in and day out strive hard to protect the country and have vowed to maintain the integrity and pride of the nation.
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