Bhopal

‘Our Gallant Sons’ screened at Shaurya Smarak

Staff Reporter

A movie despicting the valour of brave soldiers 'Our Gallant Sons' was screeneed  at Shaurya Smarak on Monday.

The film is produced by Films Division of India and is directed Prem Vaidya. 

The movie was screened at the open air auditorium of Shaurya Samrak under the regular series of film screenings.

It is to be noted that every day movies based on the bravery of the Indian army, air force, navy and police is being screened at Shaurya Smarak. The regular film screening is being organised as a tribute to their contributions and their sacrifices.

The military tradition in India goes back to well over 2000 years.In 326 BC when Alexander the Great was trying to conquer theworld, he was stopped by the fighting genius of the Indian soldiers.The golden period of the Indian military history occurred during that time.

The Assakenoi faced Alexander with an army of 30,000 cavalry, 38,000 infantry, and 30 elephants. They had fought bravely and offered stubborn resistance to the invader in many of their strongholds such as the cities of Ora, Bazira, and Massaga.

The movie focussed on the working, sacrifices and hard work of Indian Armed Forces.