79th Independence Day — From Akshay Kumar in 'Baby' to Nimrat Kaur in 'The Test Case': Revisiting actors' patriotic characters

Bollywood has served audiences a spectrum of films, ranging across genres. But the one that has connected them to their country is the patriotic space. As we celebrate the nation’s 79th Independence Day today, here’s looking at top seven actors who played patriotic characters on-screen.

Jackie Shroff - Border

Jackie Shroff starrer Border continues to top the list of impactful patriotic films. As Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Jackie Shroff brings an incredible level of gravitas and maturity with his years of experience as an actor, making the film a must-watch this Independence Day!

Ram Charan - RRR

In RRR, Ram Charan shows what grit, intensity, and the need to raise one’s voice for the nation look like! By playing a revolutionary leader who wages an armed campaign against the British Raj, Ram Charan gives a new lens to patriotic spectacle for the new-age audience.

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Akshay Kumar - Baby

Akshay Kumar took audiences on a rollercoaster of thrill with this spy thriller, a film that continues to be celebrated even today! As Ajay Rajput, Rafiq Khan and Rahul Awasthi, Akshay Kumar leads a team to destroy terrorists and their lethal operations.

Shilpa Shetty - Indian Police Force

Shilpa Shetty stepped into the shoes of IPS Tara Shetty for Indian Police Force, a thriller series that throws light on the contributions of Indian cops. With an apt grit, intensity, and ferocity as a female cop, Shilpa Shetty proved to be the right fit for the role.

Arjun Rampal - Paltan
In this war film, Arjun Rampal plays Lt. Colonel Rai Singh Yadav and drives the film’s plot surrounding the clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the regions of Natha La and Cho La in 1967, where Indian troops defeated Chinese troops from encroaching on the territory.

Diana Penty - Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

In Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, Diana Penty steps into the challenging character of Ambalika Bandyopadhyay, an Intelligence Bureau Officer Captain. With the ability to get into the skin of any character, Diana pulled off the role with ease and stood toe-to-toe with her male co-stars.

Nimrat Kaur - The Test Case

In this web series, Nimrat Kaur plays Captain Shikha Sharma, the only woman in a group of Indian Army officers training to join the Special Forces. Adding ‘unconventionality’ to her portrayal, her character is also the first woman undertaking the course, making it her ‘test case.’ Known for picking offbeat characters, Nimrat does not let you down with her acting range.