Hindustan Ki Kasam

1999 • 159 minutes

About this movie

Hindustan Ki Kasam" is a 1999 Bollywood war drama film directed by Veeru Devgan and starring Amitabh Bachchan; Ajay Devgn; and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The film is set during the Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan. The story follows the lives of two brothers; Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Capt. Jasjit (Ajay Devgn); who are officers in the Indian Army. They are close and share a strong bond of brotherhood. The film also features the love story between Capt. Jasjit and a journalist, Sarita (Manisha Koirala). As the Kargil War breaks out, Vijay is called back to the Army and is tasked with leading a battalion to reclaim a strategic peak from the Pakistani Army. Jasjit also joins the battle and leads his own unit. The film depicts the various challenges and sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families during the war. The climax of the film features a dramatic battle sequence in which the Indian Army successfully recaptures the peak; but at a heavy cost. The film ends on a patriotic note with the soldiers being hailed as heroes and their sacrifices being honored. Overall; "Hindustan Ki Kasam" is a patriotic and emotional film that highlights the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War.