Farhan Akhtar clarifies intent behind 120 Bahadur; says, “If I just wanted to make a film on Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC, then I would have kept the title Shaitan Singh”
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar recently appeared on Rajat Sharma’s show Aap Ki Adalat, where he spoke about his upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur. The film, based on the Battle of Rezang La, has sparked discussions about whether it focuses solely on Major Shaitan Singh Bhati or on the collective bravery of the Ahir Company that fought in the 1962 Indo-China war. When Rajat Sharma questioned him, saying, “The society had complained about this film that the focus was on Major Shaitan Singh Bhati and 120 brave soldiers were ignored,” Farhan Akhtar responded with clarity and conviction. He said, “Sir, my answer has always been that if I just wanted to make a film on Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC, then I would have kept the title Shaitan Singh. That would have been the easiest thing. There wouldn't have been any controversy. Everyone would have said that a film is being made on Shaitan Singh Ji PVC. But this film is about the whole company. That's why we have named it as 120 Bahadur. Becaus...