Jashn-e-Azadi:10 Movies that will fill you with ‘desh bhakti’ this Independence Day
The country will celebrate independence just one days after that ie, 15th August. On this occasion, Mithilanchal News is celebrating with you, 70th of Independence. In this regard, we will tell you many stories-stories, film dialogues and songs related to freedom and patriotism. In this episode we will introduce you to the Among the plethora of patriotic cinema in so many decades of Hindi movies, on the occasion of the 70th of Independence Aug. 15, we look at 10 films that made statements on different issues connected with patriotism and desh-bhakti.
1. Shaheed (1965 / D: Kewal P. Kashyap)
Writer-actor Manoj Kumar ghost-directed this masterpiece on Bhagat Singh’s life. A sensitive saga with cult songs, it won the President’s Medal (as the National award was known then), and Bhagat Singh’s mother was moved, and she blessed the filmmaker-star.
Box-Office Status: Super-Hit
2. Upkar (1967 / D: Manoj Kumar)
During the award ceremony for the above film, Shastri requested Manoj Kumar to make a film on his slogan “Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan,” as soldiers and farmers were the prime sons of the soil. Manoj completed the rough draft of the story in the 24-hour train journey back to Mumbai. Officially taking credit as the director, he made the songs (especially “Mere Desh Ki Dharti”) and himself as Bharat get cult status.
Box-Office Status: Super-Hit
3. Purab Aur Pacchim (1971 / D: Manoj Kumar)
This is the first film to highlight the difference in the cultures of the East and West — to our advantage of course, but with the rider that Western norms are alright for them.
Box-Office Status: Hit
4. Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974 / D: Manoj Kumar)
This time, Manoj Kumar looked at the basic necessities of our countrymen — food, clothes and shelter — and wove a compelling social drama around it, highlighting corruption, unemployment and many social ills. For good measure, the musical blockbuster that led the 1974 box-office also set the multi-star trend.
Box-Office Status: Super-Hit
5. Border
Highlighting the life of soldiers, Border tells the story of our unsung war heroes, life life on the border and their love for the motherland. This movie can thaw the hardest hearts and you better keep your kerchiefs on standby while watching this amazing inspirational movie!
6. Sarfarosh
The story that highlighted the plight of refugees after the separation of India and Pakistan and their often, unpremeditated entry into terrorism – Sarfarosh highlighted many issues that still plague the residents of India, even 50 years after independence.
7. Rang De Basanti
You cannot think of inspirational patriotic movies and not think of Rang De Basanti! RDB completes 10 years this Republic Day and the story of these youngsters who seem aimless in life but then stun the nation with their deeds is a story is true grit and will inspire love in your bosom for your motherland!
8. Chak De India
70 minute. The most inspirational movie ever, Chak De India tells us of the dishonoured hockey coach who leads a Hockey team to victory by teaching them all about team work and unity. He brings the ‘states’ together to form ‘India’. Truly needed in times of fragmentation and scattering.
9.The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian historical biographical film about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan, Sushant Singh, and D. Santosh. It was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two National Film Awards(wiki inf0)
10. Baby
Another stellar movie by Akhay Kumar, Baby tells the story of a secret agent organisation titled BABY as it is only temporary and only in its infancy stages. The movie delivers some amazing action packed scenes and the brutal truth of about the harsh life of secret agents. If this doesn’t make you feel patriotic, we don’t know what will!
