Republic Day 2022 marks the 73rd anniversary of the Indian constitution coming into effect and the nation becoming a sovereign state. Celebrated with much pomp and glamour across the country of India, what better day than this to pick out the perfect patriotic treat for yourself and your family to see back and, enjoy at home. Here’s a list of films that will surely make you emotional and beam with pride. Let us have a look!
Republic Day 2022 Watchlist
Sardar Udham
Starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role and directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham tells the story of a man who was left deeply scarred by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and, how he set out to re-ignite the fire of revolution that changed the history of India forever. You can read our review of the film by clicking here. It is streaming presently on Amazon Prime Video.
Raazi
Meghna Gulzar’s action spy drama has Alia Bhatt leading the film. The tale is set in 1971 when the war between India and Pakistan was holding the rails of the future. In this film adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat, we see a true story about how a 20-year-old Kashmiri girl acts as an instrument in the middle of the war. You can watch the film on Amazon Prime Video.
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Phir Bhi Dil Hain Hindustani
Starring the iconic duo Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla, this Aziz Mirza film is about two journalists from rival TV stations- Ajay and Ria, who work are trying hard enough to mask their feelings for one another. This emotional and romantic film is streaming on Netflix.
Swades: We, the People
A long yet worth-it film, Swades stars Shah Rukh Khan in one of his best roles ever and, is directed by the legendary Ashutosh Gowariker. The film tracks the journey of Mohan, an Indian expatriate employed with NASA who travels to his nation in an attempt to reconnect with his beloved nanny, Kaveri. However, his stay turns into a sentimental and eye-opening journey when he finds himself advocating for reform in a village. Watch this film on Netflix.
Shershaah
A film by Vishnu Varadhan, Shershaah stars Sidharth Malhotra in the title role. The film recounts the story of a PVC awardee brave Indian soldier- Capt. Vikram Batra, the man who shot to fame to become a household name during the 1999 Kargil War. Filled with courage and bravery, the film is a testimony of how India won the Kargil War in 1999. You can read the review of the film, here and watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
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Jai Bhim
Paying tribute to B.R. Ambedkar with the slogan his followers use as the movie title, this T. J. Gnanavel film stars actor Suriya in the central role. It tells the story of a pregnant woman from the tribal community, in search of her missing husband who disappeared from police custody and, how she seeks the help of a lawyer who delivers her with the justice she deserves. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in multiple languages.
Rang De Basanti
The list will never be complete without Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s directorial project Rang De Basanti, which features an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Sharman Joshi, Cyrus Sahukar, Kunal Kapoor and Alice Patten. The story is about how an English filmmaker casts a group of student actors in her documentary about the Indian revolution and, how it triggers and impacts them all. You can watch it now on Netflix.
Hope this list was successful in giving you all the right picks for Republic Day 2022. Let us know in the comments below which film did you liked the best!
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