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72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died(2019)

7.5/10
Hindi130 mins

72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died (2019) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by Avinash Dhyani. Starring Alka Amin, Mukesh Tiwari and Avinash Dhyani. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, 72 Hours: Martyr Who Never Died stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2019.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Plex, Prime Video
OTT Release Date
19 January 2019
Theatrical Release
18 January 2019
Director
Avinash Dhyani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

This true story follows an Indian soldier during a 1962 border war. Against overwhelming odds, he single-handedly defended a remote military post for three days. His brave stand became legendary.

One soldier's stand against an army.

Film Details

7.5Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 January 2019
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalpatriotismsacrificewar
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Avinash Dhyani also played the lead role of Jaswant Singh Rawat.
  • It was shot on location in Arunachal Pradesh, near the actual battle site at Nuranang.
  • The movie faced a legal challenge from the Indian Army over the use of its insignia, which was later resolved.
  • A special screening was held for the Garhwal Rifles regiment, to which the real-life hero belonged.
  • The production reportedly used authentic period weapons and uniforms to maintain historical accuracy.
  • Despite being a war film, it had a very limited theatrical release, primarily in northern Indian states.
  • The story is based on a local legend where Rawat is believed to still guard the post, with soldiers leaving a plate for him.

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