Heroes (2008)

In the throes of academic uncertainty, college students Sameer Suri and Ali Shah find themselves on the precipice of discontinued futures, their graduation hanging in the balance due to class lapses. When the Dean presents an unlikely lifeline, a documentary film submission, they seize the opportunity, crafting an unusual premise aimed at dissuading their fellow countrymen from enlisting in India's armed forces. Their paths intertwine with Akash Sarin, a sharp-eyed IBN reporter, who entrusts them with a poignant task - to deliver three unposted letters written by fallen soldiers of the 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan. The letters, penned in the throes of war by Havaldar Balkar Singh, Captain Dhananjay Shergill, and Lieutenant Sahil Naqvi, bear the weight of unspoken words, unrequited emotions, and unfulfilled promises, destined for Kuljeet Kaur, Squadron Leader Vikram Singh, and Dr. Naqvi. Embracing their task, Sameer and Ali embark on a transformative motorbike journey that stretches from Chandigarh to Manali to Leh. As they traverse the tapestry of India, they set out to document not just their journey, but the profound grief, simmering anger, and stoic dignity of families affected by the war. Their journey, initially motivated by the prospect of graduation and dreams of moving to America, evolves into a televised chronicle intended to influence the youth of India. Their eye-opening encounters with the echoes of war, however, might just change their perspective on the armed forces and the sacrifices they entail. Their film becomes a testament to the human spirit, a narrative of loss and resilience that speaks volumes about the weight of war and the enduring power of words left unsaid.

Heroes is an action movie featuring Salman Khan and directed by Samir Karnik.

Heroes is currently streaming on Eros Now.