Loved Chhaava? Here are 16 other historical dramas that will transport you to the past

A powerful drama on youth, patriotism and sacrifice, Basanti row Starts with Sue (Alice Patten), a British filmmaker, arriving in India to make a documentary on the fighters of freedom. She throws a group of carefree university friends (Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni) who initially take history lightly. However, when their friend, an Air Force pilot, died due to the corruption of the government, they wake up to a revolutionary spirit. Inspired in the past, they take drastic measures, leading to tragic consequences. The film is parallel to the independence of India is fighting modern activism, leaving a lasting impact on national conscience.

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LOC: Kargil (2003)

LOC: Kargil (2003), on the basis of the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan, follows Indian soldiers from various regiments while they are embarking on a perilous mission to recover strategic positions infiltrated by the Pakistani forces long of the control line. Led by courageous officers (played by Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and others), the soldiers endure hard ground, an intense fight and personal sacrifices to ensure victory. Thanks to emotional stories and heroic battles, the film pays tribute to the value, patriotism and resilience of the Indian army, culminating in their victory harshly disputed against enemy forces.