Former Indian cricket icon Virender Sehwag took to social media to heap praise on the newly released Bollywood war drama ‘120 Bahadur’. The film, depicting the bravery of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and the 120 soldiers at Rezang La, left Sehwag visibly moved, as he shared his admiration in a video post from inside the theatre. Lauding the cast and creators, Sehwag described the movie as a true celebration of bravery and heroism, crediting such warriors for keeping the nation safe.
Presented by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios, ‘120 Bahadur’ hit the box office with high expectations and positive early reviews. Audiences and critics alike have celebrated the film’s engaging storyline, deeper emotions, and strong performances, particularly Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati. Its release has resulted in tremendous buzz online, with fans and celebrities alike praising it for its tribute to real-life Indian heroes.
‘120 Bahadur’ is a war drama film that narrates the story of the great bravery shown by 120 soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment during the legendary Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 war. Anchored by the stirring refrain “Hum Peechhe Nahin Hatenge,” the film offers both cinematic spectacle and a heartfelt salute to the sacrifices of the Indian Army. Its ensemble cast, realistic action sequences, and direction by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai have widely been praised as authentically capturing the brotherhood and sacrifice of the Rezang La warriors.
Helmed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios, ‘120 Bahadur’ is running in theaters across the country. The story of this film, its visual scale, and stirring performances have made it one of the most discussed Bollywood releases of 2025.