Farhan Akhtar is set to return to the big screen, as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC) in 120 Bahadur, a film that captures one of the most heroic last stands in Indian military history. With the teaser likely to be attached to War 2 and expected to drop officially in the first week of August, anticipation is building rapidly. And as the buzz grows, what’s standing out just as much as the story is the sheer scale at which this film has been mounted.
Inspired by the life of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (PVC), 120 Bahadur tells the story of an extraordinary act of courage during the Battle of Rezang La in 1962, when 120 Indian soldiers stood their ground against thousands, defending Ladakh with unimaginable grit. To honour the story with honesty and intensity, the makers pulled off a production that is as physically demanding as it is visually grand. Here are five jaw-dropping facts about what went into creating this war epic.
1) Shot at 10,000 Feet in Ladakh at Temperatures as Low as -10°C
The crew filmed in the extreme high-altitude conditions of Ladakh, braving temperatures as low as -10°C and low-oxygen terrain to ensure the war sequences looked and felt real.
2) Onboarded Action Team That Worked on the Oscar-Winning Film All Quiet on the Western Front
The action team behind 120 Bahadur also worked on All Quiet on the Western Front, which won the Oscar. At any point, there were over 600 crew members on set, coordinating explosive-heavy sequences at scale.
3) Filmed Across Ladakh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai
To stay true to the story’s geographical spread, the team shot across Ladakh, Rajasthan, and Mumbai — offering varied backdrops that reflect the ruggedness, emotion, and range of the mission.
4) Snow Business Team Was Brought Onboard
To ensure weather continuity and create war sequences in snow-covered terrain, the team collaborated with Snow Business — the renowned UK-based company known for their work on Gladiator, and more.
5) Chinese Troops Themselves Called Ceasefire
Few know that after the 120 soldiers held their ground and took down over 1,300 enemy troops, the Chinese declared a unilateral ceasefire. That’s the scale of courage 120 Bahadur sets out to portray.
Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), the film releases in cinemas on November 21, 2025.
