In Mumbai, Captain Vikram Batra's legacy is about "bravery and honour", actor Sidharth Malhotra said on Sunday as he commemorated the 25th death anniversary of the Kargil war hero whose code name was Sher Shah.
The actor, who played the lead role in 2021's "Shershaah" based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, remembered the real-life hero in a social media post.
"Param Vir Chakra, Captain Vikram Batra, it has been 25 years since your fearless actions and ultimate sacrifice made history. Your legacy to this day remains the highest ideals of bravery and honor," Malhotra captioned a photo of Captain Vikram Batra's file in X.
Captain Vikram Batra had led the charge of his troops of the 13th Battalion of the JAKRIF Regiment of the Indian Army during the Kargil War in 1999. He died on 7 July 1999 fighting against Pakistani forces during the war at the age of 24. . He was posthumously awarded the highest wartime gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra'.
Due to his exemplary feat, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded many titles and came to be fondly called the "Tiger of Drass", the "Lion of Kargil" and the "Hero of Kargil". “Yeh dil mange more” was his victory motto.
"We remember and honor you today and always for 'Yeh Dil Mange More'. Jai Hind #CaptainVikramBatra #25YearsOfKargilVijay #Kargil," the actor wrote in his post.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war. This year marks its 25th anniversary.
"Shershaah" was directed by Vishnuvardan and had a direct-to-digital release on Prime Video in 2021 and featured Malhotra in the dual role of Captain Vikram Batra and his twin brother Vishal Batra.
The Hindi film received an overwhelming response from critics and audiences alike for its heartfelt story and heartwarming songs like "Raataan Lambiyan" and "Mann Bharryaa".
At the 69th National Film Awards, "Shershaah won the Special Jury Prize (Feature Film).
"Shershaah" also starred Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra. It was jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment.
Malhotra and Advani, who played Dimple Cheema, Captain Vikram Batra's fiancée in “Shershaah,” tied the knot in February 2023, two years after the film's release.
The actor, who played the lead role in 2021's "Shershaah" based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra, remembered the real-life hero in a social media post.
"Param Vir Chakra, Captain Vikram Batra, it has been 25 years since your fearless actions and ultimate sacrifice made history. Your legacy to this day remains the highest ideals of bravery and honor," Malhotra captioned a photo of Captain Vikram Batra's file in X.
Captain Vikram Batra had led the charge of his troops of the 13th Battalion of the JAKRIF Regiment of the Indian Army during the Kargil War in 1999. He died on 7 July 1999 fighting against Pakistani forces during the war at the age of 24. . He was posthumously awarded the highest wartime gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra'.
Due to his exemplary feat, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded many titles and came to be fondly called the "Tiger of Drass", the "Lion of Kargil" and the "Hero of Kargil". “Yeh dil mange more” was his victory motto.
"We remember and honor you today and always for 'Yeh Dil Mange More'. Jai Hind #CaptainVikramBatra #25YearsOfKargilVijay #Kargil," the actor wrote in his post.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war. This year marks its 25th anniversary.
"Shershaah" was directed by Vishnuvardan and had a direct-to-digital release on Prime Video in 2021 and featured Malhotra in the dual role of Captain Vikram Batra and his twin brother Vishal Batra.
The Hindi film received an overwhelming response from critics and audiences alike for its heartfelt story and heartwarming songs like "Raataan Lambiyan" and "Mann Bharryaa".
At the 69th National Film Awards, "Shershaah won the Special Jury Prize (Feature Film).
"Shershaah" also starred Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra. It was jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment.
Malhotra and Advani, who played Dimple Cheema, Captain Vikram Batra's fiancée in “Shershaah,” tied the knot in February 2023, two years after the film's release.