Farhan Akhtar portrays a fierce soldier in his first look for 120 Bahadur; pays tribute to Rezang La heroes in long note

120 Bahadur is a military action film set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China war. It draws inspiration from the Battle of Rezang La.

On the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, actor-director Farhan Akhtar paid homage to the 120 brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during this pivotal chapter of the 1962 Indo-China war. He also gave the first glimpse of his look in the film. (Also Read | Before Don 3 and Jee Le Zaraa, Farhan Akhtar to shoot for military action film 120 Bahadur. Details here)

Farhan Akhtar will star in his next film 120 Bahadur.

In a poster, Farhan was seen in the uniform of a soldier from the Indian Army. He had blood-stained teeth as he aimed his gun at the enemy. The words on the poster read, “Woh teen hazar the aur hum (They are three thousand and what about us)?”

Taking to Instagram, Farhan, who is making a film around the Rezang La battle, wrote, “It's been 62 years since 1962. Today, we honour the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the heroes of Rezang La. 120 Bahadur is our tribute to the valour and the indomitable spirit of Major Shaitan Singh and his brave men, who stood their ground against insurmountable odds.”

He added, "Their story echoes through time, reminding us of the price of freedom and the strength of unity, with a special salute to the Ahir community, whose sons displayed unmatched bravery in defending our nation."

In September, Farhan announced 120 Bahadur. The military action film, set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China war, draws inspiration from the Battle of Rezang La, where our men in uniform displayed unparalleled courage, heroism, and sacrifice.

Farhan will portray the role of an army officer, Maj Shaitan Singh PVC. Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared the first poster of the film. The poster features the back profile of a soldier, presumably Major Shaitan Singh, standing atop a rock in the snow-covered terrains of Ladakh. Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Excel Entertainment, 120 Bahadur will release in 2025.