Patriotic Movies To Watch On Independence Day

14 Aug, 2024 Credit: IMDb

Border (1997)

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Sardar (1993)

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Lagaan (2001)

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Rang De Basanti (2006)

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Swades (2004)

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The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

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Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)

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Gandhi (1982)

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