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Ankit Siwach On Being A Part Of Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur: 'This Is Not Just A Role...'

INDIA, AUG 5 – Farhan Akhtar portrays Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Shaitan Singh Bhati leading 120 Indian soldiers against 3,000 Chinese troops in the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, a symbol of courage.

  • The film 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, is set to release on November 21, 2025, depicting the 1962 Battle of Rezang La in Ladakh.
  • The film arose from a desire to honor the bravery of 120 Indian soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese troops during the Indo-China war at Rezang La.
  • The movie’s teaser highlights hardship, sacrifice, and courage, showing soldiers enduring harsh Ladakh conditions while preparing for battle led by Major Bhati.
  • Ankit Siwach, raised in Meerut Cantonment with deep military ties, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the cast and crew for allowing him to partake in this tribute to forgotten heroes.
  • 120 Bahadur aims to blend historical accuracy with stirring storytelling, potentially becoming a defining war film that honors Indian Army valor and sacrifice.
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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