Uniforms of Pride: Varun Dhawan, Siddharth, Hrithik Roshan & Other Actors Who Brought Indian Heroes to Life!

Watching our cinema stars bring honour and respect to the uniforms of pride inherently evokes a deep sense of patriotism. Whether it is Varun Dhawan in Border 2, Akshay Kumar in Rustom, or Siddharth in Operation Safed Sagar, our actors haven’t missed a beat in igniting national pride while paying homage to our defense forces. This Independence Day, we take a look at the actors who made the military uniform truly iconic on screen.

#JackieShroff – Border Jackie Shroff starrer Border continues to top the list of impactful patriotic films. As Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Jackie Shroff brings an incredible level of gravitas and maturity with his years of experience as an actor, making the film a must-watch this Independence Day!

#AkshayKumar – Rustom Akshay Kumar stepped into the shoes of naval commander Rustom Pavri, an honourable and patriotic officer who returns from a long tour of duty to discover that his wife is having an affair with his close friend. With apt maturity and believability, Kumar proves to be the perfect fit for the role, one that continues to be remembered for patriotism and grit.

#VickyKaushal – URI: The Surgical Strike Vicky Kaushal packed a punch of adrenaline and josh in URI: The Surgical Strike. The film turned modern-day Para special forces’ operations into a full-blown cinematic extravaganza. The film gave a national catchphrase with ‘How’s the Josh?’, and also offered audiences a chest-thumping theatrical high!

#Siddharth – Operation Safed Sagar Operation Safed Sagar marks the latest Netflix release of Siddharth, wherein he steps into the shoes of Air Force Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, a valiant Veer Chakra recipient who made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil conflict.

#HrithikRoshan – Lakshya & Fighter In 2004, Hrithik Roshan delivered a timeless performance as Captain Karan Shergill in Lakshya, showcasing a soldier’s life during the Kargil War. As the role continues to be celebrated even today, Hrithik stunned everyone as a fighter pilot, Squadron Leader Shamsher “Patty” Pathania in Fighter.

Varun Dhawan – Border 2 After creating his own niche in the space of rom-com, Varun Dhawan arrived with a bang in the patriotic war drama space with Border 2, a blockbuster that saw him as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC – Indian Army officer from the 3rd Battalion of The Grenadier Regiment. Shedding layers of his boy-next-door image, the actor brought a sense of maturity to his character, making it a standout amongst his recent releases.

#SidharthMalhotra – Shershaah Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Shershaah continues to remain one of the most emotionally resonant war dramas in Bollywood’s recent memory as it tells the real-life story of Captain Vikram Batra, the Kargil War hero honoured with the Param Vir Chakra.

Which of these patriotic spectacles are you binging this Independence Day?

By Keerti Kadam