Just six months earlier, in January 1962,
we had moved from Jaipur to Baramulla on a transfer.
No one had the slightest clue that, in the coming days,
the borders of our country
and the fate of our soldiers were about to change.
Are you going on a mission?
I'm taking Gulab Singh along.
So, it's obvious.
Pakistan?
No.
But aren't Indians and Chinese on friendly grounds.
They were.
Soon we're going to kiss that goodbye.
Wow! What's that?
Your daughter. She's never going to learn.
Neelam!
My name is Chin-Chin Chu
Chin-Chin Chu
The night, the moonlight And just you and me
Hello, mister, how do you...
What happened? Why did you turn it off?
I've had enough of your singing and dancing.
Now, stop it.
Papa is leaving. Come and say goodbye.
Where is he going?
Ask him yourself.
Don't be too mischievous.
And look after your mother until I return.
Of course, Papa.
By the way...
my annual concert is next month.
Don't miss it.
I wouldn't dare.
No wonder you were practising that song.
No, Papa. I just like that song.
That's great.
While you face-off with the Chinese at the border,
I'll deal with Ms. Chin-Chin Chu here.
Mama.
Take care.
Gulab Singh is with me.
Papa, should I go inside?
Quiet.
Will the mission last long?
I don't know.
I hope I return before Sports Day.
Let's go.
Bye.
Mama?
Sit.
What happened?
Are you okay?
Be careful.
China had already seized Tibet a decade before '62.
People were being brutally tortured.
Thousands of Tibetan refugees, along with the Dalai Lama,
had sought refuge in India.
China had now set its expansionist eyes on our land.
Their first target
was Ladakh's first forward post Rijo,
where they had started their build-up.
- Is that your son? - Yes.
He is very cute.
Thank you. Isn't his nose just like mine?
Absolutely.
- Thank you. - See you then.
Rinpa, at least take your money.
Some other day. You aren't going anywhere.
Come in, Jasjit. Come in. Come in, Jasjit. Come in.
Sir! Jai Hind, sir.
Jasjit.
What is the situation?
The Chinese are building up everywhere.
But their exact plan is difficult to comprehend.
How can we find out?
Sir, we know a local girl who supplies us milk.
She might be able to help us.
- Can she be trusted? - Absolutely, sir.
Then speak with her immediately.
She just left five minutes ago. She couldn't have gone far.
I'll go fetch her and let her speak with you.
Okay, call me back then. Over and out.
Jai Hind, sir.
- Manpreet. - Yes, sir.
Rinpa couldn't have gone too far. Call her back.
Okay, sir.
Rinpa!
Rinpa, wait!
Sir wants to speak to you.
- Sir? - Yes.
- What's the matter? - I don't know why.
Grab this. Let's go.
Has she returned from school yet?
Come in, sir. Come in, sir.
I'll call you later.
Sir, come in.
Yes, Jasjit, go ahead.
Sir, that local girl is here. Talk to her.
Her name is Rinpa. Rinpa.
It's an important officer.
- Hello, sir. - Hello, Rinpa. How are you?
I am just great, sir.
Will you work for us?
Of course. Whatever you say, sir.
- How much longer, sir? - Coming.
Sir...
- How does he look now? - He looks like a local now.
Doesn't he?
Keep this on you, sir.
Can we come along?
No. It will look suspicious.
Sir, we must leave now, otherwise we'll be late.
- Jai Hind, sir. - Jai Hind.
What about your cows?
- Tashi already took them. Come. - Okay.
So, do you want to join the army?
No, sir. I was just taking a look.
You can't just take a look. Come out.
Where is your Commander?
The Commander is doing his duty. Now, mind your own business.
Come on.
Sir! It's the Chinese.
- Where are they? - They are coming our way.
- How many? - Two, sir.
Rinpa, grazing your cows in the morning?
That's because I'm going to the city in the morning.
That's why I came early.
Rinpa, who is he?
Hey! Are you deaf?
Sir... he... he...
He's my cousin.
I see. What's your name?
He is deaf-mute.
He can't hear anything.
- Deaf-mute, is he? - Sir...
would you like some cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese?
I made these last night.
- I see. - Take it. Take all of it.
- Of course, we will. - You too.
Sir, they left.
We should leave too.
This cottage cheese is nice.
What's wrong?
Rinpa's brother was wearing really good shoes.
Something is not right.
Stop!
What happened, sir?
What happened?
Was the cottage cheese not good.
Hey, are you mute?
Yes.
The attack can happen at any time, sir.
Maybe even right now.
And, as we speak, the Chinese premier Chou En Lai
is sharing a meal with our PM in the South Block.
Peace talks!
Whatever may be the outcome of the peace talks, sir,
we should be prepared for war.
Yes.
I'll send this file to the PM Office.
And if the Chinese do attack,
we should be prepared for the eventuality of war.
Sir.
What are you doing, Granny?
Granny?
Brother!
Mom!
Yes, dear.
- What's wrong, Raima? - Look.
Mom.
- Mom. - Yes?
Are you all right?
Fifty-eight years ago,
at the exact same spot,
in Shaksa La,
against the Chinese...
We had 125 men.
And the enemy
had 3,000 men.
Those boys were your age.
In 1962,
they prevailed over the Chinese and their commander was
Major Suraj Singh, your grandfather.
What he did
to those Chinese soldiers
- you can't even imagine. - Grandma.
You're reliving those old memories today, aren't you?
Yes.
Most of the troops in your grandpa's company
hailed from Haryana's Rewari village,
which was a part of East Punjab in '62.
There was a soldier in every family from this brave village.
Every family had made sacrifices for generations.
Jaya.
Postman uncle.
- Hello. - How are you, dear?
- I am fine. How are you? - Great.
I have two letters for you.
This one's for you.
And this one's for the village head.
See you.
Would you like a glass of water, uncle?
No, I have work to do.
See you.
Uncle, how is your knee pain now?
It's fine.
It's going to stay with me till the end.
See you.
"Greetings, Mother and Father.
"Soon the holidays will begin.
"I am coming home for a couple of days."
That's great.
"Your obedient son, Kishan."
- Wow, your son's coming home. - I'll get some jaggery.
Yes.
One, two, three, four.
Now the other one. One, two,
three, four.
Raju, you continue.
Uncle, did you bring any letters for us?
No, I...
- Whose letter is it? - It's not for you.
Not for me? Then what brings you here?
Well, I...
That letter's for me... from my mother.
He's here all the time.
So, I thought I'll deliver it here.
Here.
Oh, uncle...
- Uncle, uncle. - Yes.
Didn't my father send a letter?
No need for a letter now. He's coming back himself.
- Really? - Yes.
Ahmed told me. Don't worry.
Let's do it again.
-One... -Raju, keep an eye on things here.
Okay.
Two,
three, four.
Mr. Prime Minister,
our intelligence has reported a massive Chinese build-up
in NEFA and in Chuhul, Ladakh.
Lt. General Singha,
is your intelligence trying to be too intelligent?
I just bid farewell to Chou En Lai.
And the USSR are our closest allies,
and they have a leash around China.
And the Americans hate the Chinese more than us.
Dad...
hatred and love have no place in politics.
And the question isn't whether China will attack us or not.
The question is are we prepared to face them?
General?
If the Chinese dare to cross the McMahon Line,
then that will be their biggest mistake.
They will pay for it dearly.
Parade! Halt!
Let's start again.
Sir.
Two-minute break, please.
Only those still standing will take part in the sport's meet.
But, sir, I play chess.
And he plays against himself.
Why?
Because no one else can understand his rules.
Let's begin. One-two, one-two...
Smash!
Stop it! Move! What's going on?
Stop! Let go of him!
What are you doing? Who are you fighting?
This competition stays on the sports field.
There is no personal enmity here.
Is this the example you're going to set for the world?
Shame on you!
Come on, say sorry. Say sorry.
Don't just stand there. Apologise.
Sorry. Sorry.
Go back to your places. Go back to your places.
Come on.
Okay, boys. Congratulations.
After football, we won the volleyball match. Okay.
Now, focus on the rest of the games.
We have to win this. We have got to win this trophy.
They have been winning it for the past two years.
Focus! Focus!
Football and volleyball are their strengths.
Don't lose hope because we lost.
We have other games.
Put your heart in it. Like you're fighting a war.
We have to win this championship. Okay?
Sepoy Ram Kumar.
The Commander hasn't dismissed you yet.
This advice was for the rest of you.
I am going to win the marathon. I am going for my warm-up.
- Ram Kumar. - Yes.
You could've asked for permission before leaving.
I apologise, sir.
May I leave?
Always remember that everyone standing here
are not fighting for themselves but for the entire team.
- Yes, sir. - You may go.
Glory to Dada Kishan!
Ritesh will win.
Kishan will win.
We'll see.
My dear Radha, how are you?
I miss you.
My leave has been sanctioned, but, since there's a possibility of war,
the leave might not last too long.
Whatever the reason, I am happy that I'll be seeing you again.
I've been waiting to tell you something for a long time.
We've been friends for a long time,
but you seem more than a friend to me.
How do I say it?
I can't sleep at nights. I keep thinking about you.
I talk to your picture.
What do I call this relationship?
You tell me.
Sincerely yours, Kishan.
Bravo, Kishan!
Next time, Khattar. Next time.
There are other events still remaining.
I am going to take the trophy this time. Wait and watch.
I like your confidence, man.
Greetings, Jaya. How are you?
- I am fine. - We're all good out here.
Mohan doesn't express it enough,
but I think that he misses you a lot.
And why wouldn't he?
Mohan is lucky to have a wife like you.
I see.
Trying to butter me up already.
Jaya, I too need some of your luck.
I am thinking of marrying your snooty sister, Radha.
But this is impossible without your help.
Please talk to Mother and Father about this.
You're my CO in this battle in life.
And I expect good news from you when I come home.
Please.
Your beloved brother-in-law.
Sepoy Karan Yadav.
This time the 5,000 meters is ours. We're going to win.
Ha! No way.
Want to bet?
It's a bet.
I have a new kid from Orissa.
I have Ram Kumar.
Take a look, Khattar.
Ram Kumar is leading even while running backwards!
Hardham, can we get you anything?
Stretcher! Stretcher!
- Hold him! Hold him! - What are you doing?
Yes!
What are you doing?
Fine, you guys won.
But with a very small margin.
But we're still the winners.
Thank you, sir. Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Congratulations, Suraj.
Thank you very much.
And well done, C Company, well done.
Major Suraj Singh was proud of his company.
And he also cared for them.
For him, his company was his family.
He had a personal bond with every soldier.
Unique.
You're all going to Rewari tomorrow.
Have fun, okay? Well played.
Well played.
Sir, my...
What is it, Mr. Groom?
It's your wedding, isn't it? Are you counting the days?
Yes, sir.
Sir, we'll be really happy if you attend Gopal's wedding.
Why wouldn't I? He's my buddy after all.
I'll bring my entire family along.
Congratulations.
Glory to Dada Kishan!
Hey, what's wrong with you?
- I'll have to find a new friend now. - Why?
Because you'll be Gopal's wife after the wedding.
Are you crazy? Come here.
But we'll still be friends.
Will you still come with me to steal mangoes?
- Of course. - Promise?
Promise.
Look.
Isn't it nice?
Can Gopal climb on trees?
Yes.
Then he's in our team.
How much is it?
We're still falling short.
It's not enough to buy a bull.
I will borrow the rest from the village head with interest.
It's only a matter of days. Why are you borrowing money from him?
Kishan will come home soon.
We'll manage.
Hey...
What?
So, what did you buy for Radha?
- I got her something. - Show me.
Will you show me?
I know what Radha likes,
so I bought something according to that.
Even I know a bit about her likes,
so I bought something accordingly.
So, you're not going to tell me?
Why don't you go first?
Okay, let Radha decide.
Only she can tell us who bought what
and whose gift she likes better.
- Okay. - Sure.
- Her wish is our command. - Yes.
Now, come back to the real world.
Catch this.
That makes five.
Here.
Is that all?
Pluck some more.
- But he'll show up anytime. - So?
I am here. You continue.
- Are you sure? - Yes, go on.
- See, I told you. - Run, Raju.
I am going.
- Don't forget to get the mangoes. - Stop!
Don't you feel ashamed? Don't you feel ashamed?
Uncle! Your mangoes are here!
Stop!
Where do you go In the afternoon, dear?
One should eat regularly.
Then you should do that.
You should carry some nuts in your pocket.
Makes one strong.
Is your advice for me alone?
- Ahmed, don't do that. - Stop bothering him, you guys.
Look at the groom. He can barely contain himself.
- Kishan. Stop it. - Give it to Ram.
Give me the picture.
You'll tear the picture. What are you guys doing?
Give it to the Major.
- Hey! - Ram sir...
- You want it back? - Yes.
Here.
Keep it close to your heart. It will stink down there.
The days filled with sorrow have passed
Happiness has arrived
Oh, God. It's 10 o'clock
Manoj!
Manoj, you aren't ready yet. The train will arrive at any minute.
I was readying your pictures.
- Come on. You can finish that later. - Wait a minute.
- Let me get my camera. - Come on.
Let's go. Let's go.
- Radha, where are you going? - To the station.
Our soldiers are arriving today. I'm going to welcome them.
Wait. I am going there too. Let's go together.
You don't have a motorcycle.
Let's go.
Listen...
Jaya, what are you doing here in the morning?
Our soldiers are arriving today, so I was going to the station.
I thought I'll take Radha along too,
but she already left with Manoj.
Jaya, she's been hanging out a lot with Manoj lately.
I worry sometimes.
I am not worried about Manoj.
It's something else.
What?
Who is she going to receive at the station?
- Where are you going? - I'll be right back.
- Here you go. - What is this?
Try it with a little salt. You'll love it.
- Really? - Yes.
- With this? - Yes.
It's really nice.
Here.
What?
When will you grow up?
What's that got to do with eating mangoes, Mother?
What day is it today?
I don't know.
Don't you have to go to the station?
Why?
Gopal is arriving today, dear.
Oh, yes! Even father is coming home today.
- I'm leaving. - Wait, I am coming too.
- Hurry up. - Raja, wait.
At least get dressed properly.
- I look just fine. - Listen, Padma!
- Radha. - How are you, Raju?
Wait, Manoj.
- Where are you going? - Station.
- We're headed that way too. Hop on. - I see...
- Okay. - Come on.
Let's go, Manoj.
Come on.
- Your father's coming today, isn't he? - Yes.
Raju.
Raju, where are you going?
Guys, we've arrived.
Quickly, get your luggage.
Father.
Enough. Enough. Get down.
Gopal.
Mother, how are you?
- How are you? Are you fine? - Yes.
What is this? Tears?
No, Papa. Something got in my eye when the train pulled in.
- Let's go. - Yes, let's go.
My son.
Greetings.
- Mohan, see you in the evening. - See you.
You've lost weight.
I didn't go on a picnic.
I was in training.
Who is she waiting for?
Brother-in-law hasn't arrived yet.
- Who is this? - Did you forget me?
- Shanti, how are you? - I am good.
Father is here too.
- Greetings, father. - God bless you.
- Where is Mother? - Your mother is unwell.
Are you okay?
- Yes, I am fine. - First, ask about your father's health.
Yes. How is your health now?
- Greetings, aunty. Greetings, uncle. - God bless you.
Kishan, I'll see you later.
- Mother. - Bless you.
My son.
- Father. - Bless you.
- Karan. - Radha.
- How are you? - I am great.
How are you?
- I am fine. - How do I look?
- You've put on weight. - I haven't put on any weight.
- Let's go. - Come, let's go.
- Is everyone all right in the village? - Everyone is all right.
What are you doing? Everyone's watching.
- Greetings, Jaya. - God bless you.
My happiness lies in your hands.
Kishan, our bull died last week.
That's all right. I am here now. We'll buy a new one.
It's all right. Stop crying.
Let's go, Radha. Aren't you coming along?
No, I have to go to school.
School? At this hour?
To correct some papers.
- Can't you do it later? - It's important.
Fine, come home soon.
- Let me carry that. - It's all right. I'll carry it.
This is nothing. I fought in such a big war.
This hardly matters.
Mother, Father, you go ahead. I am coming.
- I will be right there. - Okay. Come.
I thought you'd leave without meeting me.
Is that even possible?
Since Mother and Father were here, I had to meet them first.
You look nice.
Did you read the letter?
When are you coming to hear my reply?
Tonight at 9.
- On your terrace. - My terrace?
My father will be waiting for you.
He'll welcome you in.
And say my daughter's waiting for you.
You don't need to worry about that.
I'll drop in from anywhere, anyhow.
Really?
- See you then. - Why?
Mother and Father are waiting for me.
Okay. See you.
Shall we go?
- Let's go. - Yeah.
What are you doing? Wait, look at me.
Gun down.
- Bao, go get it. - Yes, sir.
You go with him.
Hey, Rinpa, give it back.
You guys are bad.
Give it here.
Do you want to see bad we are?
Go and tell the Indian Army that the Chinese are here to devour them.
Fire!
Long live India!
With our lives on the line
We step out into the field
O country of mine
I wish you all the joy
We are traversing the path You set for us
Jai Hind!