Farhan Akhtar’s war drama “120 Bahadur,” which pays tribute to the bravehearts of the Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, has been declared tax-free in Delhi by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This decision honors the valiant soldiers who fought for the nation.
Saluting the Soldiers
Congratulating the filmmakers, the Chief Minister shared on her official X handle, “#120Bahadur, a historical war film, pays tribute to the extraordinary courage, leadership, and sacrifice of the 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought valiantly in the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film highlights the inspiring leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, whose actions and sacrifice remain a defining symbol of courage in India’s military history.”
She added, “As a special mark of respect to the valiant soldiers, the Delhi Government has decided to grant tax-free status to the film in Delhi from 28th Nov. Congratulations to the creators of the film!”
Boosting Viewership
The tax exemption is expected to enhance footfall, encouraging movie buffs of all ages to witness the heroic retelling of the Battle of Rezang La on the big screen.
Praise for Performance
Protagonist Farhan Akhtar has received much acclaim for his portrayal of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati. Veteran actress Shabana Azmi praised his performance in “120 Bahadur,” expressing her astonishment at how he transformed from the character Imran in “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.”
She tweeted, “So so proud of you @faroutakhtar. I loved #120Bahadur and your performance is sincere, heartfelt, and subtle. Can’t believe that the actor who plays #Shaitan Singh is the same actor who played Imran in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Congratulations to you and #RiteshSidhwani and the entire team.”
Film Details
Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Amit Chandrra, “120 Bahadur” hit cinema halls on November 21.