Updated On: 28 November, 2025 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Farhan Akhtar`s war drama 120 Bahadur, which pays tribute to the Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, has been declared tax-free in Delhi by the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. The tax exemption is expected to boost the footfall, encouraging movie buffs of all ages to witness the heroic retelling of the Battle of Rezang La on the big screen

Rekha Gupta. Pic/PTI; (right) Pic/X
Farhan Akhtar`s latest war drama 120 Bahadur, which pays tribute to the bravehearts of the Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, has been receiving a lot of acclaim. And now, the film has been declared tax-free in the national capital by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, as a mark of respect for the valiant soldiers.
The CM took to her official X (previously known as Twitter) handle to congratulate the makers for a film that highlights the inspiring leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (played by Farhan Akhtar). She wrote, "#120Bahadur, a historical war film, pays tribute to the extraordinary courage, leadership, and sacrifice of the 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought valiantly in the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film highlights the inspiring leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, whose actions and sacrifice remain a defining symbol of courage in India’s military history. (sic)."