Independence Day Special; Ram Charan to Akshay Kumar Actors Who Played Patriotic Characters On-Screen
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: August 14, 2025 18:50 IST2025-08-14T18:43:49+5:302025-08-14T18:50:01+5:30
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In RRR, Ram Charan shows what grit, intensity, and the need to raise one’s voice for the nation look like! By playing a revolutionary leader who wages an armed campaign against the British Raj, Ram Charan gives a new lens to patriotic spectacle for the new-age audience.
Jackie Shroff starrer Border continues to top the list of impactful patriotic films. As Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Jackie Shroff brings an incredible level of gravitas and maturity with his years of experience as an actor, making the film a must-watch this Independence Day!
In this war film, Arjun Rampal plays Lt. Colonel Rai Singh Yadav and drives the film’s plot surrounding the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the regions of Natha La and Cho La in 1967, where Indian troops defeated Chinese troops from encroaching on the territory.
Akshay Kumar took audiences on a rollercoaster of thrill with this spy thriller, a film that continues to be celebrated even today! As Ajay Rajput, Rafiq Khan and Rahul Awasthi, Akshay Kumar leads a team to destroy terrorists and their lethal operations.
Shilpa Shetty stepped into the shoes of IPS Tara Shetty for Indian Police Force, a thriller series that throws light on the contributions of Indian cops. With an apt grit, intensity, and ferocity as a female cop, Shilpa Shetty proved to be the right fit for the role.
In this web series, Nimrat Kaur plays Captain Shikha Sharma, the only woman in a group of Indian Army officers training to join the Special Forces. Adding ‘unconventionality’ to her portrayal, her character is also the first woman undertaking the course, making it her ‘test case.’ Known for picking offbeat characters, Nimrat does not let you down with her acting range.
In Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Diana Penty steps into the challenging character of Ambalika Bandyopadhyay, an Intelligence Bureau Officer Captain. With the ability to get into the skin of any character, Diana pulled off the role with ease and stood toe-to-toe with her male co-stars.
