‘Fighter’, ‘Tejas’ and more: Indian Air Force movies to watch

Indian cinema has celebrated the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Air Force through various films that capture the spirit of these brave men. From depicting historic battles to showcasing the personal journeys of air force officers, these films have provided fans with a glimpse into the victories of the Indian Air Force. Here, take a look at the list of Bollywood movies based on the Indian Air Force.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover and Akshay Oberoi. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on January 25th. This will mark Hrithik and Deepika’s first on-screen collaboration. It was mainly shot at Indian air force bases using real Indian fighter jets Sukhoi.

“Rang De Basanti” follows a British film student who travels to India to record the stories of five freedom fighters of the Indian revolutionary movement. Starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten. The film is written, produced and directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra. Although not entirely centered around the Air Force, the film pays tribute to Ajay Ahuja, the Indian Air Force squadron leader who lost his life in the Kargil War.

Directed by Pankaj Kapur, ‘Mausam’ depicts the life of an Indian Air Force officer played by Shahid Kapoor, set in different eras. The main story spans his 10 years from 1992 to 2002, from Babri to the destruction of his masjid, the Bombay riots, the 1993 Bombay bombings, the Kargil war, the 9/11 attacks, and the post-Godhra riots. Contains mention of. . The film also stars Sonam Kapoor in the lead role. ‘Mausam’ is written and directed by Pankaj Kapur.

‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ tells the inspiring true story of Gunjan Saxena, one of the first Indian women to become a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as Indian Air Force pilot Gunjan Saxena, with Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi in supporting roles. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film could not be released in theaters and will be distributed on OTT platforms. ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’ is directed by Sharan Sharma.

The film centers on Tejas Gill, an Indian Air Force pilot who embarks on an important mission to rescue an Indian spy who is in possession of highly classified information. The film delves into the complexities of her character in Tejas, interweaving the intensity of her military operations with her personal conflicts that she faces. The film stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role and Anshul Chauhan and Varun Mitra in supporting roles. It was written and directed by Sarvesh Mewala and produced by Ronnie Screwvala.