The exceptional films that celebrate the spirit of Indian patriotism as well as being entertaining were made possible by India’s rich cinematic heritage. These Oscar-winning films, which cover everything from the fight for independence to stories of bravery and cooperation, have captivated audiences all over the world while honouring the spirit of our country.

1)Gandhi

The life of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and his nonviolent campaign for India’s independence are depicted in this renowned biographical film. Ben Kingsley won the Best Actor Oscar for his outstanding performance.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, an Indian lawyer and activist who led the nation’s non-violent, non-cooperative independence movement against the United Kingdom’s rule of the country during the 20th century, is the subject of Gandhi, an epic biographical film from 1982 that dramatises his life. Richard Attenborough produced and directed the Gandhi film, which was a joint effort between British and Indian production companies. It was written by John Briley. Ben Kingsley plays the title character in it.

Director: Richard Attenborough

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh, and Vani Jairam (for various songs)

Actors: Ben Kingsley (as Mahatma Gandhi), Rohini Hattangadi, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, and others.

Release Year: 1982

Production Banner: Goldcrest Films International and Indo-British Films

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

2)Lagaan

In “Lagaan,” a gripping sports drama set in colonial India, a group of villagers challenge British authorities to a cricket match. This Ashutosh Gowariker masterpiece was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.The central conflict of Ashutosh Gowariker’s movie is fought on a cricket pitch. In Lagaan, which is set in pre-Independence India, a group of Indian villagers compete against their colonisers in a game that the latter have mastered. Lagaan, the third film from India to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, was a skillfully made, enjoyable movie that celebrated the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.

Director: Ashutosh Gowariker

Singers: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh, and others.

Actors: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, and others.

Release Year: 2001

Production Banner: Aamir Khan Productions

IMDB Rating: 8.1/10

OTT Platform: Netflix

3)Slumdog Millionaire

This British-Indian drama won hearts all over the world despite not being a Bollywood film. It narrates the journey of an impoverished Indian teen on the quiz show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and highlights the resilience of the Indian spirit. In addition to Best Picture and Best Director for Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire” won eight Oscars.

Director: Danny Boyle

Singers: The soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire features various artists, including M.I.A., A.R. Rahman, Sukhwinder Singh, and others.

Actors: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Madhur Mittal

Release Year: 2008

Production Banner: Celador Films, Film4 Productions, See-Saw Films

IMDB Rating: 8.0/10

OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

4) Border

The Battle of Longewala from the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War served as the inspiration for this war drama. “Border” is a representation of the bravery and selflessness of Indian soldiers. The J.P. Dutta-directed movie received praise from critics for its accurate depiction of wartime events.

Director: J.P. Dutta

Singers: Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Hariharan, Alka Yagnik, and others

Actors: Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Jackie Shroff, Pooja Bhatt, and others

Release Year: 1997

Production Banner: J.P. Films

IMDB Rating: 7.9/10

OTT Platform: Prime Videos

5) Roja

The Mani Ratnam-directed film “Roja” tells the tale of a woman’s unwavering resolve to rescue her terrorist-captured husband. The film won two National Film Awards for its gorgeous storyline and soul-stirring music by A.R. Rahman.

Director: Mani Ratnam

Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Hariharan

Actors: Arvind Swamy, Madhoo

Release Year: 1992

Production Banner: Kavithalayaa Productions

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

OTT Platform: ZEE5