Captain Vikram Batra's leadership in capturing Point 5140 and Point 4875 became turning points in Operation Vijay. Batra's battlefield radio message, 'Yeh Dil Maange More,' became a national rallying cry for courage.

‘Yeh dil maange more’: 6 lesser-known facts about Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to celebrate India's historic victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. The day is marked&nbsp;as a tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the Indian soldiers who defended our nation. This year the nation&nbsp;marks the 25th anniversary of this momentous event in Indian&nbsp;history, for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dras, in the Kargil district in Ladakh, on July 26, 2024.

<h2>Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History</h2>

The history of Kargil Vijay Diwas begins&nbsp;during a&nbsp;period of heightened tensions&nbsp;between India and Pakistan, following&nbsp;the war in 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

The tensions between the two nations were also running high after each of them&nbsp;tested their nuclear weapons in 1998.

In the winter of&nbsp;1998-1999,&nbsp;Pakistani forces secretly infiltrated the strategic locations of the Dras and Batalik regions in Ladakh&nbsp;to observe the movement along India's NH 1A and potentially&nbsp;gain control. This was despite&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;signing&nbsp;the Lahore Declaration in February 1999 to resolve the Kashmir issue.&nbsp;

At first, the Indian Army&nbsp;mistook the infiltrators for extremist terrorists, but they later realised that the threat&nbsp;was much bigger and launched a counterattack against the&nbsp;Pakistani forces. India mobilised about 200,000 soldiers, marking the beginning&nbsp;of the Kargil War.

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<h2>Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Significance</h2>

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to honour the courage of the Indian armed forces as well as the 527 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The Indian forces regained control over the region despite the tough terrain and climate, forcing Pakistan to withdraw. This day is also seen as a symbol of unity&nbsp;and a way to show gratitude to&nbsp;our armed&nbsp;forces for keeping Indian borders safe from threats.

<h2>Heroes of the Kargil War</h2>

Kargil Vijay Diwas&nbsp;is a tribute to the valour and sacrifice our soldiers displayed for the nation.&nbsp;

Captain Vikram Batra:&nbsp;Captain Batra led his team and recaptured Point 4875, even after being injured. His iconic "Ye dil mange more!" is still remembered. He was part of the 13 JAK Rifles regiment and was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest honour of the nation posthumously.

Rifleman Sanjay Kumar:&nbsp;Kumar, also part of the 13 JAK Rifles, fought the enemies even after getting multiple injuries at Point 4875. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra for his valour.

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Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey:&nbsp;Lieutenant&nbsp;Pandey of the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles regiment displayed courage and leadership in clearing enemy positions. He was honoured by Param Vir Chakra posthumously.

Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav:&nbsp;Despite being seriously injured, Yadav (18 Grenadiers) helped in capturing important enemy bunkers and bravely fought at Tiger Hill. He was only 19 years old and was awarded Param Vir Chakra.

Major Rajesh Adhikari:&nbsp;Major&nbsp;Adhikari (18 Grenadiers) was leading a mission to seize an enemy bunker at Tololing. Despite being severely injured, he fought until his last breath. He was honoured with Maha Vir Chakra.

These heroes of Kargil displayed the highest form&nbsp;of valour and their sacrifice will always be remembered and honoured.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to celebrate India's historic victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. The day is marked as a tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the Indian soldiers who defended our nation.

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 to celebrate India's historic victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. The day is marked as a tribute to the sacrifice and bravery of the Indian soldiers who defended our nation. This year the nation marks the 25th anniversary of this momentous event in Indian history, for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dras, in the Kargil district in Ladakh, on July 26, 2024. Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History The history of Kargil Vijay Diwas begins during a period of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following the war in 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The tensions between the two nations were also running high after each of them tested their nuclear weapons in 1998. In the winter of 1998-1999, Pakistani forces secretly infiltrated the strategic locations of the Dras and Batalik regions in Ladakh to observe the movement along India's NH 1A and potentially gain control. This was despite Pakistan signing the Lahore Declaration in February 1999 to resolve the Kashmir issue. At first, the Indian Army mistook the infiltrators for extremist terrorists, but they later realised that the threat was much bigger and launched a counterattack against the Pakistani forces. India mobilised about 200,000 soldiers, marking the beginning of the Kargil War. Also Read | 'Jail or Hell': Indian minister lays out choice for Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: Significance Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated to honour the courage of the Indian armed forces as well as the 527 soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The Indian forces regained control over the region despite the tough terrain and climate, forcing Pakistan to withdraw. This day is also seen as a symbol of unity and a way to show gratitude to our armed forces for keeping Indian borders safe from threats. Heroes of the Kargil War Kargil Vijay Diwas is a tribute to the valour and sacrifice our soldiers displayed for the nation. Captain Vikram Batra: Captain Batra led his team and recaptured Point 4875, even after being injured. His iconic "Ye dil mange more!" is still remembered. He was part of the 13 JAK Rifles regiment and was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest honour of the nation posthumously. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar: Kumar, also part of the 13 JAK Rifles, fought the enemies even after getting multiple injuries at Point 4875. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra for his valour. Also Read | Kupwara encounter: Terrorist killed, one soldier injured Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey: Lieutenant Pandey of the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles regiment displayed courage and leadership in clearing enemy positions. He was honoured by Param Vir Chakra posthumously. Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav: Despite being seriously injured, Yadav (18 Grenadiers) helped in capturing important enemy bunkers and bravely fought at Tiger Hill. He was only 19 years old and was awarded Param Vir Chakra. Major Rajesh Adhikari: Major Adhikari (18 Grenadiers) was leading a mission to seize an enemy bunker at Tololing. Despite being severely injured, he fought until his last breath. He was honoured with Maha Vir Chakra. These heroes of Kargil displayed the highest form of valour and their sacrifice will always be remembered and honoured. (With inputs from agencies)

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: History, significance and all you need to know about Kargil heroes

The 1999 Kargil war remains one of the most important political events in the subcontinent. Nearly two decades later, the memories of the war which was widely reported on TV and print media, remains fresh for a great number of people. One of the most iconic interviews of that time was when journalist Barkha Dutt had interviewed a young Captain Vikram Batra right after he and his men recaptured a crucial peak in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani army. Dharma Productions latest 'Shershaah' attempts to narrate the story of the braveheart, whose war cry 'Ye Dil Mange More' left an indelible impact on the country during the war.&nbsp;

Featuring Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Vikram Batra, the film narrates the slain martyr's life and his passion to join the army right from a young age. Directed by Vishnu Vardhan, a greater part of the film captures the war and how the Indian army strategised to win pack crucial peaks from the Pakistani army.&nbsp;

Now, the Kargil war has been a topic for many Bollywood films before. Each trying to narrate the humane side of the soldier's life amid the war. 'Shershaah' is no different. Malhotra plays a rather impulsive, over-enthusiastic young man who harbours dreams of becoming an Army officer right from an early age. We are told that even as a child Vikram Batra was someone a daredevil of sorts who would pick a fight with boys double his size and age.&nbsp;

The film's narrative keeps going back and forth and it shows Batra's life before joining the army, his relationship with his classmate Dimple (Kiara Advani) and their subsequent years of being together before Kargil.&nbsp;

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Written by Sandeep Srivastav, the film adapts the usual tropes of a war film. There are several cliches and the narrative is sluggish and very predictable. I almost second-guessed a few scenes including the introductory scene of Kiara Advani's character. One could also predict which character would die next because of the predictability in dialogues and scenes. Srivastav never delves too deep with his writing as a result, 'Shershaah' - despite being a war film- is easy on the eyes and fails to stir you emotionally.

There is a lot of material available online on Captain Vikram Batra. Over the years, the Batra has gained hero status for his bravery and his family and friends have also been forthcoming with anecdotes on him. And 'Shershaah' just uses those materials in the film. It doesn't provide anything extra about the Captain's life. It only focusses on the war and how Batra's bravery led to recapturing of important peaks. The film doesn't mention anything on his IMA training days, or his equation with his twin brother- even though he is the narrator of the film. If one is making a biopic on a known figure, it is important to dig deeper and provide insights that is not commonly known. But 'Shershaah' mostly sticks to common knowledge.&nbsp;

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Among the actors, Sidharth Malhotra delivers an earnest performance. Sadly, the lazy writing doesn't let Malhotra excel in a role that could have easily been iconic in the coming years. A lot of the sequences of the film also seem to give the audience a sense of deja vu- as it seems to be borrowed from other similar films. Malhotra is ably supported by Shiv Pandit who plays a fellow Captain in the army. With limited screen time, Pandit manages to create an impression. 
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Malhotra and Advani also share a crackling chemistry. Advani has by now mastered the role of playing a Sikh woman in films. In film after film, the actress is cast in similar characters and even though she has the potential to stand out, directors and filmmakers never really tap it.&nbsp;

Ultimately 'Shershaah' is a very predictable film. It doesn't offer anything that has not been shown earlier on screen. Perhaps the film comes a few years too late - and at a time when Batra's life and valour has been widely known and discussed.&nbsp;

'Shershaah' is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp;

The 1999 Kargil war remains one of the most important political events in the subcontinent. Nearly two decades later, the memories of the war which was widely reported on TV and print media, remains fresh for a great number of people.

The 1999 Kargil war remains one of the most important political events in the subcontinent. Nearly two decades later, the memories of the war which was widely reported on TV and print media, remains fresh for a great number of people. One of the most iconic interviews of that time was when journalist Barkha Dutt had interviewed a young Captain Vikram Batra right after he and his men recaptured a crucial peak in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani army. Dharma Productions latest 'Shershaah' attempts to narrate the story of the braveheart, whose war cry 'Ye Dil Mange More' left an indelible impact on the country during the war. Featuring Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Vikram Batra, the film narrates the slain martyr's life and his passion to join the army right from a young age. Directed by Vishnu Vardhan, a greater part of the film captures the war and how the Indian army strategised to win pack crucial peaks from the Pakistani army. Now, the Kargil war has been a topic for many Bollywood films before. Each trying to narrate the humane side of the soldier's life amid the war. 'Shershaah' is no different. Malhotra plays a rather impulsive, over-enthusiastic young man who harbours dreams of becoming an Army officer right from an early age. We are told that even as a child Vikram Batra was someone a daredevil of sorts who would pick a fight with boys double his size and age. The film's narrative keeps going back and forth and it shows Batra's life before joining the army, his relationship with his classmate Dimple (Kiara Advani) and their subsequent years of being together before Kargil. Written by Sandeep Srivastav, the film adapts the usual tropes of a war film. There are several cliches and the narrative is sluggish and very predictable. I almost second-guessed a few scenes including the introductory scene of Kiara Advani's character. One could also predict which character would die next because of the predictability in dialogues and scenes. Srivastav never delves too deep with his writing as a result, 'Shershaah' - despite being a war film- is easy on the eyes and fails to stir you emotionally. There is a lot of material available online on Captain Vikram Batra. Over the years, the Batra has gained hero status for his bravery and his family and friends have also been forthcoming with anecdotes on him. And 'Shershaah' just uses those materials in the film. It doesn't provide anything extra about the Captain's life. It only focusses on the war and how Batra's bravery led to recapturing of important peaks. The film doesn't mention anything on his IMA training days, or his equation with his twin brother- even though he is the narrator of the film. If one is making a biopic on a known figure, it is important to dig deeper and provide insights that is not commonly known. But 'Shershaah' mostly sticks to common knowledge. Among the actors, Sidharth Malhotra delivers an earnest performance. Sadly, the lazy writing doesn't let Malhotra excel in a role that could have easily been iconic in the coming years. A lot of the sequences of the film also seem to give the audience a sense of deja vu- as it seems to be borrowed from other similar films. Malhotra is ably supported by Shiv Pandit who plays a fellow Captain in the army. With limited screen time, Pandit manages to create an impression. Malhotra and Advani also share a crackling chemistry. Advani has by now mastered the role of playing a Sikh woman in films. In film after film, the actress is cast in similar characters and even though she has the potential to stand out, directors and filmmakers never really tap it. Ultimately 'Shershaah' is a very predictable film. It doesn't offer anything that has not been shown earlier on screen. Perhaps the film comes a few years too late - and at a time when Batra's life and valour has been widely known and discussed. 'Shershaah' is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

'Shershaah' review: Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani's war drama is predictable

Sidharth Malhotra will play Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra in the upcoming film 'Shershaah'. The film's first teaser was unveiled on Thursday and marks the first collaboratuon between Amazonn Prime Video and Dharma Productions.&nbsp; 
 
Directed by Vishnu Varadhan and jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment, 'Shershaah' is slated to be the biggest Bollywood war drama of the year and will release as a lead up to the Independence Day weekend. Fans in India and across 240+ countries and territories worldwide can enjoy this exciting film starting 12th August only on Amazon Prime Video.&nbsp; 
 
The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in lead roles and Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himmanshu Ashok Malhotra, &nbsp;Nikitin Dheer, Ankita Goraya, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra in pivotal roles.

'Shershaah' is a story of valour, love and sacrifice, and is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). The film celebrates his valiant spirit, and honors his invaluable sacrifice in the Kargil War of 1999. Staying true to his codename ‘Shershaah’, Captain Batra’s valiant fight and ultimate sacrifice was instrumental in India’s victory.&nbsp;

“At Amazon Prime Video, we have always strived to bring to our audience stories that have heart, soul and are grounded in the soil of this country, with narratives that find resonance world over,” said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India in a statement. &nbsp;

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“'Shershaah' is the true story of a war hero whose indomitable spirit and bravery brought victory to our nation. His sacrifices are invaluable and his life is an inspiration for generations to come. We are extremely glad to have found a home for what I believe is a true cinematic marvel, in Amazon Prime Video, and are excited to mark the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with them. Shershaah is our homage to the valour of our soldiers and I hope every viewer's heart swells with pride watching this film,” said Karan Johar, Dharma Productions.

“We knew Shershaah would be a special film from the minute the Batra family approached Sidharth Malhotra and us to tell the story of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC).” said Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions. “We are glad to have found a brilliant partner with Amazon Prime Video to take this story to the world and there is no better time to premiere this film than the Independence Day weekend. We are proud to present Shershaah to the audience and we hope they too echo the sentiment."

'Shershaah' was in the making for sometime but its release got delayed due to the pandemic. It will be premiering directly on digital platform Amazon Prime Video on 12 August.&nbsp;

Sidharth Malhotra will play Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra in the upcoming film 'Shershaah'. The film's first teaser was unveiled on Thursday and marks the first collaboratuon between Amazonn Prime Video and Dharma Productions.

Sidharth Malhotra will play Kargil hero Captain Vikram Batra in the upcoming film 'Shershaah'. The film's first teaser was unveiled on Thursday and marks the first collaboratuon between Amazonn Prime Video and Dharma Productions. Directed by Vishnu Varadhan and jointly produced by Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment, 'Shershaah' is slated to be the biggest Bollywood war drama of the year and will release as a lead up to the Independence Day weekend. Fans in India and across 240+ countries and territories worldwide can enjoy this exciting film starting 12th August only on Amazon Prime Video. The film stars Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in lead roles and Shiv Panditt, Raj Arjun, Pranay Pachauri, Himmanshu Ashok Malhotra, Nikitin Dheer, Ankita Goraya, Anil Charanjeett, Sahil Vaid, Shataf Figar and Pawan Chopra in pivotal roles. 'Shershaah' is a story of valour, love and sacrifice, and is inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC). The film celebrates his valiant spirit, and honors his invaluable sacrifice in the Kargil War of 1999. Staying true to his codename ‘Shershaah’, Captain Batra’s valiant fight and ultimate sacrifice was instrumental in India’s victory. “At Amazon Prime Video, we have always strived to bring to our audience stories that have heart, soul and are grounded in the soil of this country, with narratives that find resonance world over,” said Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video, India in a statement. “'Shershaah' is the true story of a war hero whose indomitable spirit and bravery brought victory to our nation. His sacrifices are invaluable and his life is an inspiration for generations to come. We are extremely glad to have found a home for what I believe is a true cinematic marvel, in Amazon Prime Video, and are excited to mark the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship with them. Shershaah is our homage to the valour of our soldiers and I hope every viewer's heart swells with pride watching this film,” said Karan Johar, Dharma Productions. “We knew Shershaah would be a special film from the minute the Batra family approached Sidharth Malhotra and us to tell the story of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC).” said Apoorva Mehta, CEO, Dharma Productions. “We are glad to have found a brilliant partner with Amazon Prime Video to take this story to the world and there is no better time to premiere this film than the Independence Day weekend. We are proud to present Shershaah to the audience and we hope they too echo the sentiment." 'Shershaah' was in the making for sometime but its release got delayed due to the pandemic. It will be premiering directly on digital platform Amazon Prime Video on 12 August.

Shershaah: Sidharth Malhotra's Kargil war drama to release on this date

Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is going to essay Captain Vikram Batra in a film, says he is nervous about playing the Kargil martyr on the big screen. 
 
&quot;Movies have a great impact, they live for long. There is a pressure of living up to the idea of what their son has done. That is why we are taking more time to start the film. 
 
&quot;We want to work properly on the story. It is not a fictitious story that I want to jump into it. I hope whenever the film comes out the family is happy and proud,&quot; Sidharth told PTI. 
 
Although nervous, the actor is excited to star in his first biopic, in which has a double role where he will portray both Vikram and his twin, Vishal. 
 
&quot;This is my first biopic and I am super excited for it. He has a brother but the film is predominately about Captain Vikram. We are planning how to cleverly deal with it (double roles). He impacted so many people in the Army. 
 
&quot;I won&#39;t say he is a personality that everybody knows but I felt it was a story that needed to be told. I found his story fascinating,&quot; the actor says. 
 
Sidharth says the shoot for the film is expected to begin this summer. 
 
&quot;I have started training in a way by going to border areas, meeting BSF jawans, seeing their lifestyle, discipline and training. So in my own head the little bit of homework has started by observing people.&quot; 
 
The actor&#39;s other film, Aashiqui 3, is currently in the scripting stage. 
 
&quot;Of course, we all are on board. It is taking time from a writing point of view, the director and producer have to agree on the script. It is a mystery for me as well. It will be a great thing to be working on this film. I have never worked with Bhatts so looking forward to this.&quot; 
 
Sidharth will star opposite Alia Bhatt in the forthcoming movie. 
 
The actor&#39;s name has cropped up for the remake of David Dhawan&#39;s 1998 hit film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. 
 
This film will be remade by producer Jacky Bhagnani and reportedly it will also star Akshay Kumar.

&quot;This is news to me,&quot; the actor says when asked about reports. 
 
&quot;Nobody has come to me, no one has approached me. I have no clue. Akshay and I are the same height. So it will be &#39;Bade Miyan Bade Miyan&#39;.&quot;

Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is going to essay Captain Vikram Batra in a film, says he is nervous about playing the Kargil martyr on the big screen.

Actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is going to essay Captain Vikram Batra in a film, says he is nervous about playing the Kargil martyr on the big screen. "Movies have a great impact, they live for long. There is a pressure of living up to the idea of what their son has done. That is why we are taking more time to start the film. "We want to work properly on the story. It is not a fictitious story that I want to jump into it. I hope whenever the film comes out the family is happy and proud," Sidharth told PTI. Although nervous, the actor is excited to star in his first biopic, in which has a double role where he will portray both Vikram and his twin, Vishal. "This is my first biopic and I am super excited for it. He has a brother but the film is predominately about Captain Vikram. We are planning how to cleverly deal with it (double roles). He impacted so many people in the Army. "I won't say he is a personality that everybody knows but I felt it was a story that needed to be told. I found his story fascinating," the actor says. Sidharth says the shoot for the film is expected to begin this summer. "I have started training in a way by going to border areas, meeting BSF jawans, seeing their lifestyle, discipline and training. So in my own head the little bit of homework has started by observing people." The actor's other film, Aashiqui 3, is currently in the scripting stage. "Of course, we all are on board. It is taking time from a writing point of view, the director and producer have to agree on the script. It is a mystery for me as well. It will be a great thing to be working on this film. I have never worked with Bhatts so looking forward to this." Sidharth will star opposite Alia Bhatt in the forthcoming movie. The actor's name has cropped up for the remake of David Dhawan's 1998 hit film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. This film will be remade by producer Jacky Bhagnani and reportedly it will also star Akshay Kumar. "This is news to me," the actor says when asked about reports. "Nobody has come to me, no one has approached me. I have no clue. Akshay and I are the same height. So it will be 'Bade Miyan Bade Miyan'."

Sidharth Malhotra on playing Capt. Vikram Batra: Super excited for my first biopic