Vicky Kaushal, Akshay Kumar and other actors who've excelled in the role of army men

India celebrated its 71st Republic Day a few days back. Many army men have sacrificed ir lives to protect nation. Bollywood has always paid tributes to se brave hearts by telling ir stories of valour and cour in big screen. Here is a look at some of most inspiring, memorable characters of men in uniform.

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Bollywood’s most popular army men

1. Vicky Kaushal - Uri: Surgical Strike

Vicky Kaushal played role of Major Vihaan Singh Shergill of Indian Army in itya Dhar’s Uri: Surgical Strike. film followed real-life events of 2016 Uri Attack and following retaliation by Indian Army. film was a huge hit at box office and was welcomed with open arms by both critics and audience. Vicky Kaushal even won National Award for Best Actor for his role in film.

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2. Sunny Deol - Border

One cant forget patriotic Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri from JP Dutta’s 1997 blockbuster film, Border. Sunny Deol played le role in film and was accompanied by Suniel Shetty and Akshaye Khanna who played role of his fellow army men. film was an aptation of real-life events that happened during Battle of Longewala in 1971. film won many awards that year including three National Film Awards. Sunny Deol even won Filmfare Award and Star Screen Awards for Best Actor.

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3. Akshay Kumar - Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty

Akshay Kumar starrer Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty saw actor don role of an army officer for first time. film was a huge hit at box office and was also one of highest-grossing films of 2014. Kumar was appreciated for his performance in film and even earned a Filmfare mination for same.

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4. Ajay Devgn- LOC: Kargil

LOC: Kargil has an ensemble cast where some of top actors took on role of army personnel including Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Maj Bajpayee, Saif Ali Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. However, Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan’s performances in film stood out. LOC: Kargil is also one of longest films to be me till date and is based on Kargil War.

5. Hrithik Roshan- Lakshya

Hrithik Roshan took on role of an army man in Farhan Akhtar directorial. film was set in fictionalized backdrop of Kargil War. film also h Amitabh Bachchan in an army personnel’s role. song, Main Aisa Kyun Hoon, from film, is still one of best dance numbers in Bollywood and even won a National Film Award. film was a huge hit at box office and is still counted amongst Roshan’s best performances till date.