Farhan Akhtar, starring as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in upcoming war drama “120 Bahadur,” says maintaining honesty without sliding into nationalism is the toughest part of making conflict films.
He emphasized: “Patriotism is beautiful, but jingoism is very ugly”.
Akhtar explained that war narratives can easily be interpreted as propaganda in today’s climate, making restraint essential He stated: “When soldiers act out of duty, you don’t need to beat the drum louder than it’s already beating” Razneesh Ghai had envisioned him for this role, and the late officer’s family provided crucial character insights. Farhan said the film offers strong lessons in teamwork and leadership, noting that courage is collective. He confirmed returning to direction next year while maintaining his commitment to honest storytelling across all creative roles.
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