India and Pakistan have always had a tense relationship, ever since the partition. Over the years, several movies have explored the relationship between the two countries
Every India vs. Pakistan cricket match is received with fervorous cheers. India and Pakistan will play a match on the cricket pitch this Saturday as part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Thousands of fans from all around the nation are expected to attend the game, which is scheduled to take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
In addition to cricket, the histories of India and Pakistan, as well as the hostilities between the two nations, have used as narrative devices in a number of motion pictures. As India and Pakistan engage in a cricket match today, let’s take a look at a few films that examined their connection and drew inspiration from it.
Pathaan (2023):
In a recent motion picture, Shah Rukh Khan portrayed an Indian government covert spy. In contrast, Deepika Padukone portrayed an ISI agent in the movie. Alone, they attempt to outwit John Abraham, who portrays a renegade Indian spy hired by a villainous Pakistani general to demolish India.
Ek Tha Tiger (2012):
The romantic tale between Salman Khan’s character, RAW agent Tiger, and Katrina Kaif’s character, ISI agent Zoya, is the central theme of this action-packed espionage movie. As the story of the transnational romance develops, the movie also explores the world of intelligence services. November of this year will see the release of the third installment in the franchise.
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001)
The India-Pakistan split serves as the setting for this Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel film. It narrates the tale of the romance between Sakina, a Pakistani Muslim woman, and Sikh Tara Singh. The movie walks us through the emotional recovery process after divorce. This year’s Gadar 2 was likewise set against the backdrop of tensions between the two nations.
Border (1997)
JP Dutta’s film is one of the biggest and most impactful movies made on the India vs Pakistan war of 1971. The film starring Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, and Jackie Shroff is based on the real events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Raazi (2018)
Raazi is an espionage thriller that is based on a true tale. It is an adaptation of the book “Calling Sehmat.” In order to maintain her cover, Alia Bhatt, who plays the lead role in the movie, marries a Pakistani army commander after being assigned there as a spy. The movie explores what it’s like to be a spy.
Main Hoon Na (2004)
In an effort to reduce tensions between their two nations, India and Pakistan decide to implement a prisoner exchange programme. But a disloyal former soldier makes the decision to use all of his power to halt the endeavour. Major Ram, played by Shah Rukh Khan, stops the rogue soldier and saves a college full of students and faculty, saving both the day and the project.
