New Delhi: As the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War approaches, there is no better time to delve deeper and explore the stories that defined this historic conflict. From untold stories of bravery and sacrifice to first-hand experiences of those who led the war, these films and audiobooks pay tribute to the heroes of Kargil. Each story is one better than the other and we are sure that by the end of the story, you will be completely moved by our soldiers and everything they did for us at the border.
Here’s the full series of movies and audiobooks
sher shah (Amazon Prime)
This biographical war film is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra. During the Kargil War, Batra exposed himself to enemy bullets while trying to evacuate an injured soldier. He was shot in the head and chest. This happened just 19 days before Kargil Vijay Diwas. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest Indian military honour, for his courage and sacrifice during the Kargil War. Batra was loved and admired by his fellow soldiers and was given the codename “Shershah”. The film Shershaah depicts his love story with Dimple Cheema as well as his contribution in the Kargil War. The roles are played by the much-loved Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani.
Target (Netflix)
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, a fictional story set against the backdrop of the Kargil War, the plot revolves around an aimless young man who transforms into a brave soldier who leads the army during the Kargil War, played by Hrithik Roshan.
Kargil: The untold stories of the war (Audible)
As the title of this audiobook suggests, there are many untold stories of the war that lie buried beneath the surface. We know only a fraction of the events that took place. In Kargil: Untold Stories of War, the author speaks to the survivors of the war and the families of the martyrs and brings forth stories of extraordinary human courage from the mountains of Kargil.
Kargil: From Surprise to Victory (Audible)
General VP Malik. Malik was the Chief of the Indian Army during the war. He led the planning, coordination and execution of the operation. In this audiobook, the author shares his first-hand experience in Kargil as well as his thoughts on important lessons for India’s defence preparedness. This book is a testimony to the unparalleled valour displayed by our soldiers. Listen to this story of the General who led the Indian Army through an operation that became a benchmark for bravery.
The Kargil Girl (Audible)
Written by Kargil Girl, Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena shares her harrowing story of the war with us. She was 29 years old when she was called to help in the war zone. This call came at a time when women pilots were yet to be deployed in war zones. From airdropping crucial supplies to Indian troops in the Drass and Batalik sectors to evacuating casualties in the ongoing war and informing the seniors about the enemy’s position – she fearlessly discharged her duties during this crucial war for India. In the book, she has detailed several incidents of the war, including a narrow escape from a Pakistani rocket missile during one incident.
The Story of Kargil: Stories of Valour and Sacrifice from the Summer of 1999 (Audible)
The turning points for India in the Kargil war were five important battles – Tololing, Tiger Hill, Three Pimples, PT 4875 and Khalubar. In this audiobook, Deepak Surana gives us a glimpse of these five very important battles. He brings to us stories of more than 100 brave men who fought for us on the firing line. These stories not only speak of the camaraderie among soldiers even in the most difficult situations but also of unbeatable courage and bulletproof spirit.
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