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As we celebrate Independence Day today, here’s a look at the some actors who have played patriotic characters on screen. Be it films or series, celebrate Independence Day with these must-watch creations.
High flying
Jackie Shroff: Border
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.
Grit & intensity
Ram Charan: RRR
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.
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Spy thriller
Akshay Kumar: Baby
Akshay Kumar took audiences on a rollercoaster ride with this spy thriller, a film that continues to be celebrated even today. As Ajay Rajput, Akshay Kumar leads a team to destroy terrorists and thwart their lethal operations.
Firebrand cop
Shilpa Shetty: Indian Police Force
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 grit, intensity, and ferocity as a female cop, Shilpa proved to be the right fit for the role.
War zone
Arjun Rampal: Paltan
In this war film, Arjun Rampal plays Lt. Colonel Rai Singh Yadav. The plot is based in the regions of Natha La and Cho La in 1967, where Indian troops prevented the Chinese army from encroaching upon its territory.
Challenging character
Diana Penty: Parmanu
In Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Diana Penty essays the challenging character of Ambalika Bandyopadhyay, a Captain in the Intelligence Bureau. 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.
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Special role
Nimrat Kaur: The Test Case
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.
