Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur finds its leading lady in Raashii Khanna

Farhan Akhtar's war drama 120 Bahadur based on the 1962 Rezang La battle, releases in November 2025. Raashii Khanna joins the cast, playing a key role in this patriotic, real-life inspired film.

Raashii Khanna; 120 Bahadur poster

Summary:

• 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar, is set to release in November 2025.

• Raashii Khanna joins the cast, playing a pivotal but undisclosed role.

• The film is based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La and Major Shaitan Singh’s heroism.

Farhan Akhtar's upcoming war drama 120 Bahadur is moving steadily toward its scheduled release in November 2025. Reports indicate that this patriotic storyline, based on true events, casts Raashii Khanna in a significant role alongside Farhan.

Raashii Khanna joins the cast

An insider informed HT City that the actor has proven herself with The Sabarmati Report and Yodha two entirely different films and characters. The makers of 120 Bahadur believed she could keep her composure in a nationalistic, intense subject and give it more nuance.

While there's not much known about her character, rumours say that she plays a pivotal role in the plot. Khanna has been expanding her acting career throughout South and Hindi film, and this is another big step in that direction.

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Story rooted in the Battle of Rezang La

The film takes place during the Indo-China War's pivotal 1962 Battle of Rezang La. Farhan Akhtar portrays the legendary Indian soldier Major Shaitan Singh, who rallied his soldiers to make a historic last stand. The Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry honour bestowed by India during conflict, was bestowed upon Major Singh posthumously in recognition of his sacrifice.

Before filming resumed in Ladakh, Farhan had chatted with the daily about the emotional experience. The actor-filmmaker stated that even though it had been 20 years since Hrithik Roshan and he had shot Lakshya he returned to Ladakh to film a feature film, as he had previously revealed. The landscape, he added, is nonetheless "challenging and inspiring."

120 Bahadur precedes Farhan’s return to direction with Don 3

120 Bahadur is Farhan's next film as an actor. Soon after, he will be focusing on Don 3 wherein he will be returning to the director's chair after 15 years. But for this film, he'll be giving his undivided attention to his onscreen persona.

With Raashii Khanna's addition to the cast, 120 Bahadur—which centres on a real-life military hero—is looking like a major release this year.

FAQs

Q: What is Farhan Akhtar’s film 120 Bahadur about?

A: 120 Bahadur is a war drama based on the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Indo-China War, where Farhan Akhtar plays Major Shaitan Singh.

Q: Who is the female lead in 120 Bahadur?

A: Raashii Khanna has joined the cast of 120 Bahadur in a pivotal role opposite Farhan Akhtar.

Q: When will 120 Bahadur release?

A: The film is scheduled to release in November 2025.

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