HC Recommends: 5 Independence Day Movies To Watch On 15th August

We recommend five films that honour our independence warriors' sacrifices, and promote patriotism, brotherhood, and togetherness in diversity, as India commemorates its 75th Independence Day.

1. Rang De Basanti

The film's plot is based on current-day Delhi University and explores parallels between how things would change if today's youth were as driven as those in pre-independence India. A favourite among the masses, this movie can be watched a number of times.

Stream it On: Netflix

2. Lakshya

After defeating terrorists, a naive young man searches for the purpose of his life atop a peak at 26,000 feet. The visuals of the army officers preparing for war, are sure to instil a sense of pride in you.

Stream It On: Netflix

3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

The biopic based on one of India's most famous athletes, the late Milkha Singh, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, stirred a lot of patriotism, as one man ran to put India on the world map of athletics.

Stream It On: Disney+ Hotstar

4. Swades

Director Ashutosh Gowariker's ambitious film featured a well-established Indian working for NASA who, while on vacation to meet his childhood nanny, rediscovers his roots and falls in love with the country all over again.

Stream it On: Netflix

5. Chak De! India

The film, which is the most technically advanced sports film ever made in India, took us on a trip with 15 young hockey players from the women’s team, who beat all odds and take the team to immortal glory.

Stream It On: Amazon Prime Video