Patriotic stories, both fictitious and true, have recently taken over OTT. Over time, the digital sphere has produced some riveting tales of bravery, patriotism, and heroism for viewers.
True Scoop has compiled a list of 12 patriotic web series to watch this Independence day.
Jeet Ki Zid
This new online series is based on the true story of Major Deependra Singh Sengar, a retired Indian Army special forces officer who was paralysed from the waist down during the Kargil War, but whose unwavering attitude enabled him get back on his feet. Major Deependra was played by Amit Sadh, who was directed by Vishal Mangalorkar. It's available on ZEE5.
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Code M
Monica Mehra, an army lawyer played by Jennifer Winget, is tasked with solving what appears to be an easy and clear case involving the murder of an army officer and two militant suspects killed in an encounter. As the facts become clearer, she realises that the situation is far more complicated than it looks. Rajat Kapoor, Seema Biswas, and Tanuj Virwani also star. It can be found on ALT Balaji and Zee5.
The Forgotten Army - Azaadi ke Liye
The series by Kabir Khan is based on true occurrences. It chronicles the actual story of the men and women who served in the Indian National Army, commanded by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, in the fight for India's freedom from the British Raj. Sunny Kaushal, Vicky Kaushal's younger brother, and Sharvari Wagh play pivotal parts. It's available on Amazon Prime.
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Avrodh: The Siege Within
The show, which stars Amit Sadh and Neeraj Kabi, is based on a chapter from Rahul Singh and Shiv Aroor's book 'India's Most Fearless,' and depicts the Uri surgical strike in September 2016. It's directed by Raj Acharya and is available on SonyLiv.
Regiment Diaries
This online series chronicles the story of the army through interviews and historical video, showcasing first-hand accounts of Indian troops. Meet the actual troops on the frontlines up up and personal in this book filled with gripping combat experiences, unique anecdotes and customs, and strong army ideals from diverse regiments. It can be found on Sony Liv.
21 Sarfarosh: Saragarhi 1897
A historical play based on the real-life Battle of Saragarhi, which pitted British Indian Army Sikh soldiers against Pashtun Orakzai tribesmen. A battalion of 21 Sikh troops defends their outpost against an onslaught by nearly 10,000 Afghan forces in this series. Mohit Raina plays Havildar Ishar Singh, Mukul Dev plays Gul Badshah, and Alexx O'Nell plays Winston Churchill. It's streaming on Netflix. Also Read: Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Court Rejects Siddharth Pithani's Bail Plea
Bose Dead or Alive
Raj Kummar Rao portrays Subhash Chandra Bose in this web serial. The series has revealed the unsolved mysteries from Netaji's struggle of independence against the British till his death.It is streaming on MX Player.
Bard of Blood
The narrative of Emraan Hashmi's character, an ex-IIW agent, is told in this Indian spy thriller. The series is based on Bilal Siddiqi's 2015 espionage book of the same name. Kirti Kulhari, Vineet Kumar Singh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sobhita Dhulipala are among the cast members. It may be viewed on Netflix.
The Test Case
Captain Shikha Sharma, played by Nimrit Kaur, is the sole female in a group of Indian Army officers preparing to join the Special Forces, and the film is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Akshay Oberoi, Atul Kulkarni, and Anup Soni play key parts in the film. It can be found on ALT Balaji and ZEE5.
POW: Bandhi Yudh Ke
This political thriller series follows the lives of two soldiers who reunite with their families after nearly 17 years of imprisonment. The narrative is partly based on 'Hatufim,' an Israeli play. Amrita Puri, Sandhya Mridul, Purab Kohli, and Satyadeep Mishra play key parts in the film. It's available to watch on Hotstar.