Jai Hind!

Tomorrow India celebrates her 62nd Independence Day. Like the Valentine's Day post here are my favourite 3 patriotic movies.


1. Border

Cast: Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna.

A J.P. Dutta classic based on a true story from 1971 Indo-Pak War. The movie has a powerpacked performance by Sunny Deol who plays a major in the movie. His dialogue delivery is very impresive in this movie and gives you goosebumps at times while watching the movie. The was scenes are brilliantly shot and though it's a war film music is also great. "Sandese aate hain..." was chart topper for months.



2. Sarfarosh

Cast: Aamir Khan, Nasseruddin Shah, Sonali Bendre.

This was John Matthew Mathan's directorial debut and what a debut it turned out to be. This movie is a good watch because of two things, a neat, strong script and polished performances by Aamir khan and the veteran Naseeruddin Shah. I liked the way in which the story unfolds in this movie. Aamir khan looks good as an ACP in Sarfarosh (He tried doing a cop in Baazi too but failed miserably). Nasseruddin Shah gracefully performs the dual role of a ghazal singer from across the border and the bad guy. Songs also are decent ones.



3. Prahaar

Cast: Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Madhuri Dixit, Gautam Joglekar.

Actor, Writer, Director Nana Patekar is at his best in this movie. Nana Patekar plays the role of major Chauhan, who trains cadets in the triainng academy. In one such batch he meets Peter D'souza who loses his legs in a rescue operation. When Major Chauhan visits Peter D'souza's house he finds that Peter died fighting with Gangsters because he refused to pay money. So Major decides to stay there and take revenge. A great storyline and a great actor take this movie to a next level. One of my all time favourites.

Yes, I know..there are many more like..Roja Bombay but these 3 are my all time favourites.

Wish you all a Happy Independence Day in advance!