Bhuj: The Pride of India(2021)
Hindi113 mins
Set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the film tells the story of the IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, and his bravery, patriotism and determination.
Director:Abhishek Dudhaiya
Mood:
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 13 August 2021
- Director
- Abhishek Dudhaiya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the film tells the story of the IAF Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik, and his bravery, patriotism and determination.
“One man's courage changed the course of a war.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
113Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date13 August 2021
Also Known Asبوژ غرور هند
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringsuspenseful
Themes
survivalpatriotismjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
Sanjay DuttRanchordas Pagi
→#2Sharad KelkarR.K. Nair
→#3
#4Z
Zahid AliPakistan Brigadier
→Ajay DevgnVijay Karnik
→#5A
Ammy VirkVikram Singh Baj Jethaaz
→#6Sonakshi SinhaSunderben Jetha
→#7N
Nora FatehiHeena Rehman
→#8
#9M
Mandy AzrotNavy Officer's Wife
→I
Ihana DhillonActor
→#10Pranitha SubhashActor
→#11
A
Abhishek DudhaiyaDirector
→#12
G
Ginny KhanujaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bhuj: The Pride of India
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Dutt & Ajay Devgan (11 films together), Sonakshi Sinha & Ajay Devgan (3 films together), Sonakshi Sinha & Sanjay Dutt (2 films together), and Ajay Devgan & Amar Mohile (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title refers to Bhuj Air Force Base, which was attacked by Pakistan in 1971.
- Director Abhishek Dudhaiya reportedly spent over a decade researching the real-life events.
- It was one of the first major Indian films to resume shooting after the initial COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.
- The movie faced criticism for historical inaccuracies from some veterans and reviewers.
- A special set replicating the Bhuj airbase was constructed for the film's war sequences.
- Despite a theatrical release, it became available on a streaming platform shortly afterward.
- The ensemble cast includes actors from multiple Indian film industries like Hindi and Telugu.