Shershaah
Amazon Prime Video
*ing: Siddharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani
Rated: 6.5/10
Today is Independence Day; so there was bound to be a patriotic film that had to release. This year, there are two. Both have a great story to tell, while one is based on true premise, Shershaah is the real life story of Captain Vikram Batra who died fighting for the country during the Kargil War in 1999. Batra, at 24, had led one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the country’s highest military decoration.
The Kargil War definitely leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It was definitely a sad day in Indian history and the death of 527 soldiers in defending the country has not gone unnoticed.
Shershaah is definitely a tribute to these heroic soldiers who gave up their lives because they loved their country over and above any other relationship. To see this kind of love unfold on the 70 mm screen gives goosebumps. That Batra decided to die for his country rather than let the enemy win, says a lot about him. His war cry: Yeh Dil Mange More, after the capture of Point 5140 is well-remembered.
Siddharth Malhotra essays this role rather well. It is not easy to play a real-life person on reel. But Malhotra has managed to deliver it on-spot. As Batra, he has managed to deliver the love and dedication that the real Batra had for his country and lady love.
It is this real love story here that is somewhat lost in what happened to Batra. The real love story is how his college love Dimple Cheema never married. It is rare to see such love these days. As the credits roll in the end, it will give a sneak peak to where the heroes who survived are. It will also tell you Cheema, now a teacher, remains committed to Batra till date. If this is not true love, one wonders what is!
Shershaah is definitely worth a watch— of bravery, valour, dedication and above all love!
