Uri : The Surgical Strike (2019)

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The India Pakistan Fight is as old as the origin of the countries themselves, they both have fought against themselves multiple times and minor skirmishes are near common place but a new terror as crept up in to his conflict, one that both would not like to harbour. Terrorism people who for their ideology are ready to bleed the innocent.

Such was one incident that pushed India over its limit and this passive nation that before let itself get hit repeatedly decided it high time that we show that we can and will retaliate if need be and can go it just as good as them.

this incident was the Uri attack. in which 4 militants entered the army camp and killed nearly 17 soldiers in their sleep. this lead to a national uproar for some action just like usual it seemed government was quiet. unaware India was ready and eager to strike back this time for it had endured enough now its their moment to show the militant groups. unaware to the general public Indian army laughed surgical strikes on the militant laugh pads i.e. headquarters across the LoC (line of control that divides India and Pakistan). This movies is a dramatised rendition of this retaliation.

the movie is divided into 5 Chapters each parts showcasing the incidents that lead to the strikes.

Chapter 1 – The Seven Sisters, shows us to the characters and their abilities during a strike on a militant group in the northeastern states of India. after a army convoy was targeted by these militants.

Chapter 2 – An Unsettling Peace, shows us the inner turmoil all the soldiers face once they are removed from their post and sent back to their homes. Like our protagonist
Major Vihan Singh Shergill (Vicky Kaushal), who asked to get transferred as to take care of his mother who suffers from Alzheimer. Also the Surveillance by Indian intelligence on the soldiers to prevent any retaliation from the northeaster militant groups.

Chapter 3 – Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts, shows us the Uri attack that was done by the 4 militants and the aftermath the families had to endure due to such an attack.

Chapter 4 – Naya Hindustan (New India), shows us like the title the new India that is not gonna sit still, now its getting ready to strike back using new innovations and force if need be.

Chapter 5 – The Surgical Strike, this is the climax the final showdown the moment when all the information gathering and preparations come full circle. the moment When India goes ahead on the mission to hit the militant laugh pad fast and hard.

the movie is a military action Bollywood film that is brilliantly told. To a Indian Audience this film will hold a special significance as it brings forth a hope of a new India that is ready for change ready to show the world what it means to

Actors Paresh Rawal and Yami Gautam portrayed their roles very nicely but the star
Vicky Kaushal stole the show with his charisma he has in this film. whenever he was riling up his soldiers you could fell your blood getting in the action too. His emotions feels so raw that you cant help getting swayed by them.

Vicky Kaushal in his uniform.

a movie i recommend to all especially who like military movies but that is not the only group that need to watch this. a tag of must watch and rating of 8/10.

25 movies down…….475 to go.

see you soon

alvida.