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Must-watch patriotic Bollywood films to celebrate Republic Day

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Shimit Amin’s movie filled us with immense pride for our country’s achievements. It is the final match of the World Cup between India and Australia. The Indian goalkeeper of the women’s hockey team blocks the goal, clinching India’s victory. Coach Kabir Khan’s (Shah Rukh Khan) eyes fill with unshed tears as he looks at the national flag with pride and gratitude.

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Meghna Gulzar’s sensitively directed 'Raazi', starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, managed to toe the line between nationalism and jingoism by showcasing that when it comes to love for one’s country, it needn’t be a one-sided view.

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'Swades' is one of those rare films that asks the audience to turn their gaze inward, question their beliefs about their nation and understand the reality of the many problems staring them in the face. Ashutosh Gowariker’s critically acclaimed movie starred Shah Rukh Khan as a NASA scientist who decides to return to his roots.

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India’s third film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Ashutosh Gowariker’s film has a battle at its core but this battle is fought on the cricket field. Set in pre-Independence India, 'Lagaan' sees a bunch of Indian villagers taking on their colonisers in a game that the latter have already mastered.

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