1 / 5Varun Dhawan captured the passion and resolve of Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya PVC in his latest big-screen release, Border 2. The actor extends a big salute to the bravery of Col. Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, who led his troops with courage during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his heroism, India’s highest military honour2 / 5John Abraham’s character in The Diplomat is based on Indian Foreign Service (IFS) diplomat Jitender Pal Singh, who helped Uzma Ahmed return from Pakistan. Known for making patriotic screen choices in the recent years, John added another loaded title to his body of work. 3 / 5In Sam Bahadur, Vicky Kaushal stepped into the shoes of the legendary Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw with commitment so powerful that he blurred the lines between the reel and real! From the uniform, steel eyes to the grit in his body language, Vicky not only portrayed the character, he lived it.4 / 5In Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Janhvi Kapoor stepped into the shoes of the titular personality, an Indian Air Force officer, a former helicopter pilot, a 1999 Kargil veteran and the first woman to fly in a combat zone during the Kargil War. Janhvi proved her potential to step beyond the glamour, showing audiences what she’s capable of!5 / 5Alia Bhatt’s character in Raazi is based on the real-life story of the female Indian spy named Sehmat (in Raazi) who delivered selective information to India during the Indo-Pakistan war. Alia, celebrated for her range and versatility, served one of her best performances and even made a strong addition to her body of work.