How should we evaluate the Indian movie “120 BAHADUR”, based on the Sino-Indian War, where India portrays itself achieving a grand victory against China?
Comment 1:
After decades as neighbors, India makes a “victory” film about the war, yet doesn’t even know what portraits we hang on our walls. If you wanted to avoid controversy, you could’ve hung a Marx portrait!
It seems India only remembers being defeated all these years but hasn’t bothered to understand its opponent.
Comment 2:
Movie version: 100 vs. 3,000 – Indian “god of war” seals legend at Rezang La.
Historical records: PLA swiftly captured Rezang La in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Summary: An Indian infantry company (claimed 120 men) defended Rezang La against PLA assault. India claims it eliminated 1,300 PLA troops. PLA records: 21 PLA killed, 136 enemies eliminated, 5 captured, none escaped.
A 1:7 casualty ratio while the PLA was attacking uphill? How dare India boast?
Comment 3:
(Indian narrative)
On November 18, 1962, at Rezang La (5,500m, -24°C) in Ladakh:
- India: 120 men from 13th Kumaon Battalion, C Company, led by Maj. Shaitan Singh (Ahir community).
- China: ~3,000 PLA troops.
- Indians defended with bunkers/trenches, fought hand-to-hand after ammo depletion.
- Maj. Singh, severely wounded, commanded until ordering retreat; died holding his rifle. Body found 3 months later.
Controversy
- India: 114 killed, 5 captured/escaped, 1 survivor. Claimed 1,300–1,400 PLA casualties; PLA “covered Indian bodies with blankets in respect.”
- China: Battle termed “eliminating Indian Posts 8 & 9.” Total PLA casualties: ~700 (across multiple fronts); Rezang La: ~67 killed. Captured posts in 1h40m, eliminated 136 enemies (incl. Singh), captured 5. PLA losses: 21 killed, 90+ wounded. Debunked “120 vs. 3,000” as tactically illogical amid Indian collapse.
Film Adaptation
- 120 BAHADUR, based on Rezang La, stars Farhan Akhtar as Singh. Trailer released Aug 5, 2025; premieres Nov 21.
PLA Records
Indian Posts 6-9 on a ridge. Posts 8/9 held by 130+ men from 114th Brigade, 13th Kumaon Bn, with mortars/MGs. PLA’s 11th Regt, 3rd Bn attacked from two directions on Nov 18:
- South: Co.7/8 took Post 9. Co.7 overcame wire/bunkers with rockets/flamethrowers. Destroyed 25 bunkers, killed 40+ Indians in 45 mins. Heroic acts: Liang Peiqing/Li Dengke/Hou Xuetian (demolition, all awarded); Liang Zhanglin (destroyed 5 bunkers, 1st-class merit); Zhang Dairong (died shielding wounded, posthumous “Loving Soldier Model”).
- North: Co.9 + support took Post 8. Co.9 used 57mm recoilless guns (“God Cannon Crew,” 26/28 hits) to destroy bunkers. Wang Zhongdian died blowing up a bunker with his body (posthumous 1st-class merit).
- Outcome: Posts 8/9 captured in 1h40m. 136 Indians killed, 5 captured. PLA: 21 KIA, 98 WIA.
- Discrepancy note: Indian tally (120 men) vs. PLA (141 eliminated). Possible explanation: Indian officers’ colonial-era orderlies.
Why India Chose This Battle
One of few instances where Indian troops resisted fiercely (most fled). High death toll (vs. surrender) lets India spin “heroic last stand.” Indian narrative relies on POW accounts; PLA records are detailed. External perceptions rely on Indian fabrications.
British war correspondent on 1962: “Never saw mammals flee so fast except African wildebeest.”
Comment 4:
Get used to it. By India’s postwar “superhero” awards, the PLA losses they claimed would’ve been mathematically impossible.
Comment 5:
Why does Indian cinema seem better than China’s? They make thrilling, well-paced “heroic legends” like 57 Air Battles or crime dramas. China is richer/stronger, so why is our film industry so bad? No culture? Monopolized cliques? Serving Western values? Money laundering? Pushing “slanted eyes” stereotypes? At least make watchable content!
→ If China made this:
① Romance subplots forced into war (no military knowledge).
② Oppressed woman flees to India, falls for rich officer, kills “slanted-eye” PLA soldiers (Indian Officer Loves Me, 40, Divorced with Kids).
Comment 6:
“The enemy dared not surrender but fought back!” – PLA hero who routed an Indian company with 3 men.
India’s “anti-China dramas” radiate delusional confidence. “Victory-ism” is mainstream there.
Comment 7:
If we have “hand-tearing-Japanese” dramas, why can’t India have sci-fi heroics? Difference: we actually won. Let them cope—many Indians still think Shanghai < Mumbai.
Comment 8:
After the 2019 Balakot fiasco, India declared victory, gave 10-day holidays, and sent “winning delegations” globally. Now their defense minister claims shooting down 6 Pakistani planes (including a “large one,” unidentified). If this is official behavior, a movie “win” is nothing. But it poisons historical records—future Indians will believe it.
Comment 9:
Let India live in its dream. Waking them up to reform? No benefit to us.
Comment 10:
India freely makes fake history. Why can’t China film real history? What are our film regulators doing?
Comment 11:
Where are the “nationalists” who rage about “inciting ethnic hatred”? Dare them confront Indians on YouTube!
Indian “warriors” defy physics—PLA is nothing! Must-watch!
Suggestions:
① Satirical song: “Our Warriors Got Beat Up.”
② Flood trailer comments with photos of Indian POWs’ swollen eyes.
Comment 12:
Honestly, I enjoy these Indian fantasy films—at least their budgets are visible. They “never lose online, never win IRL.” Treat it as comedy. Unlike Nanjing Massacre films, which leave no room for laughter.
