Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo(2004)
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language war film directed by Anil Sharma. The lead cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Bobby Deol in a dual role, Akshay Kumar, Divya Khosla, and Sandali Sinha. The story follows three generations of a military family, focusing on a young officer who initially lacks patriotism but later sacrifices everything to stop a terrorist attack on the Amarnath Temple. The film was released on 24 December 2004 and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its patriotic tone but criticism for its predictable plot. It is available for streaming on various digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Anil Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
Captain Kunaljeet Singh joins the Indian Army only to maintain his family's tradition. He plans to quit after two years and move to America. But when he discovers a terrorist plot to bomb the Amarnath Temple, he must choose between his selfish dreams and his duty to the nation.
“A nation's safety begins with one man's choice.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Akshay Kumar (8 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), Akshay Kumar & Bobby Deol (5 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Akshay Kumar (3 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Bobby Deol (2 films together), and Danny Denzongpa & Govind Namdeo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a line from a famous patriotic poem by poet Pradeep, which was also used in the 1965 film 'Haqeeqat'.
- Akshay Kumar performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
- The movie was shot in real army locations like the deserts of Rajasthan and the snowy regions of Kashmir.
- It was one of the few Bollywood war films released in 2004, competing with other big movies that year.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song by singer Sonu Nigam that became popular on radio.
- Some scenes used real Indian Army equipment and vehicles with permission from the military.
- Director Anil Sharma's son, Utkarsh Sharma, played a younger version of a main character in flashbacks.