In “Pippa” (2023), directed by Raja Krishna Menon, Ishaan Khatter stars as Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, a courageous tank commander in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. This Hindi war drama vividly brings to life the strategic battles and personal sacrifices of the war, making it an engaging and heartfelt cinematic experience.
Overview
Title
Pippa
Genre
Biographical War Drama
Director
Raja Krishna Menon
Producer
Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur
Story
Based on the life of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The movie focuses on the Battle of Garibpur and Mehta’s coming-of-age journey along with his siblings, who also played significant roles in the war.
Release Date
November 10, 2023
Cast
Actor
Role
Ishaan Khatter
Captain Balram Singh Mehta
Mrunal Thakur
Radha Mehta
Priyanshu Painyuli
Major Ram Mehta
Soni Razdan
Maati (Mother of Balram and Ram)
Inaamulhaq
Shibli
Chandrachoor Rai
Major Daljit “Chiefy” Singh Narang
Kamal Sadanah
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Bishal Rungta
LD Harish
Suryansh Patel
Ramphal
Anuj Singh Duhan
Lt. Tejinder Singh Sidhu “Speedy”
Soham Majumdar
Anirban Mukherjee
Leysan Karimova
Russian Translator Zena
Neeraj Purohit
Major Pratap Singh
Songs
Title
Singer(s)
Lyrics
Length
Rampage
MC Heam, Krystal
MC Heam
2:46
Main Parwaana
Arijit Singh
Shellee
5:23
Jazbaat
Jubin Nautiyal, Shilpa Rao
Shellee
4:17
Karar Oi
Rakshita Suresh, Pooja Tiwari
Shellee
4:03
Short story
Pippa (2023)” is a riveting Hindi war drama set during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. It follows Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, played by Ishaan Khatter, who leads his battalion through the tumultuous and heroic battles that shaped the course of the conflict. The film vividly portrays the bravery, sacrifice, and strategic prowess of the Indian army, with intense battle scenes and deeply emotional moments that capture the human cost of war. As Mehta and his soldiers navigate through the war-torn landscapes, they face both external enemies and internal struggles, forging bonds of brotherhood and resilience. The film also highlights the impact of war on families and civilians, providing a comprehensive and heartfelt depiction of this pivotal historical event.
