Top 6 Kargil War Movies You Must Watch

By Rajni Pandey | July 26, 2024

Kargil War

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1. LOC Kargil (2003)

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2. Lakshya (2004)

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3. Dhoop (2003)

[{"selector":"#anim-7b8196f8-f696-4dc7-9a28-1044d82b9f97 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Inspired by the true story of Captain Anuj Nayyar, this film explores the aftermath of the Kargil War and its impact on the families of fallen soldiers.

4. Shershaah (2021)

[{"selector":"#anim-8b8c3fee-1e0c-483e-9a36-c1d0aaa212ef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This biographical war film tells the story of Captain Vikram Batra, whose heroic actions during the Kargil War earned him the Param Vir Chakra.

5. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)

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6. Tango Charlie (2005)

[{"selector":"#anim-82455639-4162-488e-9b3c-b9bc6a161663 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This film depicts the journey of an Indian Border Security Force trooper who is involved in various conflicts, including the Kargil War.