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120 Bahadur

120 Bahadur is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical war film directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

120 Bahadur is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical war film directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios. Starring Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh, it dramatizes the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Premise

The film dramatizes the Battle of Rezang La, in which 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, defended their post against a much larger Chinese force during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Cast and production

120 Bahadur was directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai and produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios. Farhan Akhtar plays Major Shaitan Singh, and Raashii Khanna appears as Shugan Kanwar.

Release

The film was released theatrically on 21 November 2025 and was included in the Gala Premiere section of the 56th IFFI.

Reception and performance

Available sources indicate mixed critical discussion and weak commercial performance, with one report calling it a box-office bomb and citing worldwide gross of ₹20 crores.

Key facts

  • 120 Bahadur is a 2025 Hindi historical war film.
  • It dramatizes the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
  • Farhan Akhtar plays Major Shaitan Singh; Raashii Khanna appears as Shugan Kanwar.
  • Released 21 November 2025 and featured at the 56th IFFI.
  • Reported box-office performance was poor, with worldwide gross of ₹20 crores.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific connection is established in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is 120 Bahadur about?
It is a historical war film about the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Who directed 120 Bahadur?
Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai directed the film.
Who stars in 120 Bahadur?
Farhan Akhtar stars as Major Shaitan Singh, and Raashii Khanna appears in a special role as Shugan Kanwar.
When was 120 Bahadur released?
It was released theatrically on 21 November 2025.
What language is 120 Bahadur in?
The film is in Hindi.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/120_Bahadur
    Supports: Basic film identification, plot premise, cast, release date, IFFI screening, and reported box-office performance.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15911108/
    Supports: Original language, runtime, country of origin, and release date.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/120_bahadur
    Supports: Director, producers, screenwriter, genre, language, runtime, and synopsis.
  4. NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/120-bahadur-review-farhan-akhtars-film-is-consistently-watchable-3-stars-9669928
    Supports: Directed by Razneesh Ghai and the film's focus on the Battle of Rezang La.
  5. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/karn/120-bahadur/ET00410659
    Supports: Synopsis identifying the film as the true story of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and Charlie Company.