Report by Tanya Singh:
Inspired by true events, this is the untold story of bravery and valor where 125 soldiers fought back 3000 Chinese. 1962: The War In The Hills is a war drama series directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The series inspired by the 1962 India-China war is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
It features Abhay Deol in the lead and Mahie Gill, Sumeet Vyas, Rohan Gandotra, Hemal Ingle, Akash Thosar, Rochelle Rao, Meiyang Chang and Anuup Sonii in key roles. Reported to be one of the fiercest battles ever fought, this battle was led by Major Suraj Singh, the role essayed by Deol. Almost 60 years ago, our soldiers stood strong to protect what truly belonged to the nation – Ladakh; a battle we continue to fight even today. This is the story of 125 Indian soldiers who fought against 3000 Chinese in a battle that changed the course of the war.
Inspired by true events, Hotstar Specials brings 1962: The War In The Hills – a tale about these soldiers who despite being outnumbered and armed with basic equipment stopped the infiltrating army in its tracks, which became one of the greatest last stands in military history. While this story is inspired from similar stories from India’s past, telling it in today’s time when border tensions have fueled again due to Chinese aggression, is a timely reminder of the immense bravery of our armed forces.