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Delhi High Court Clears 120 Bahadur for Release as Early Reviews Hail Craft, Question Emotional Punch

The bench let the November 21 debut proceed, directing any corrections to soldiers’ names be addressed for the OTT version.

Overview

  • The war drama recounts the 1962 Rezang La stand by 120 soldiers of Charlie Company led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, portrayed by Farhan Akhtar.
  • Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Shail Jain disposed of a PIL alleging distortion of history, noting the theatrical cut lists the soldiers and allowing petitioners to seek adjustments for the OTT release.
  • The challenge, brought by Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha and families, argued the film downplays the collective Ahir identity by centering a single hero.
  • Early critiques consistently praise on-location filming in Ladakh and Tetsuo Nagata’s cinematography, while finding the screenplay and emotional resonance uneven; Sparsh Walia draws standout notices.
  • Special screenings included one for the COAS and a star-heavy Mumbai show attended by industry names, with social media reactions highlighting strong visuals and battle sequences.