Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is set to take on a challenging role in the upcoming film 120 Bahadur.
The actor will portray Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a real-life military hero known for his bravery and leadership.
120 Bahadur is a biopic based on the life of Bhati, who led a battalion of 120 soldiers against Pakistani forces during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The film will showcase Bhati’s courage and strategic brilliance as he and his men fought against overwhelming odds.
Farhan announced the film on Wednesday via Instagram. He shared a few posters of the film along with a short note. He shared that the film will be based on the life of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon regiment who fought the Battle of Rezang La during the Indo-China war in 1962. He shared in the caption, “What they accomplished will never be forgotten.”
His Don 3 actor Ranveer Singh dropped a few emojis in the comments section signalling his support. Zoya Akhtar also stopped using a few emojis in the post. Farhan’s wife Shibani Dandekar shared, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 cannot wait for this one ❤️ good luck to the entire team 🤗”
Who Was Major Shaitan Singh Bhati:
As per reports, Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was commanding the ‘C’ Company of the 13 Kumaon regiment fought the Battle of Rezang La during the Indo-China war in 1962. He was deployed at Rezang La in the Chusul sector at a height of about 16,000 feet. On November 18, 1962, the Chinese attacked his company with heavy artillery. The troops fought back and during the action, Major Shaitan Singh moved from one post to another to boost the morale of his men. Even when he was seriously injured, he encouraged his men to keep fighting. When he was fatally injured, he ordered his men to move on so their lives could be saved. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra.