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Randeep Hooda shared a heartfelt tribute to the 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the legendary Battle of Saragarhi. These brave soldiers defended their post against thousands of Afghan tribesmen in one of history's most heroic last stands. Hooda was originally set to portray Havildar Ishar Singh in a film about the battle before the project got shelved. The actor expressed his deep respect for the soldiers' unmatched valor that continues to inspire generations today.

Key Points: Randeep Hooda Honors 21 Sikh Soldiers Saragarhi Battle Bravery

  • 21 Sikh soldiers defended against 10,000 Afghan tribesmen in 1897
  • All soldiers received Indian Order of Merit for their bravery
  • UNESCO recognizes Saragarhi among eight most heroic battles
  • Randeep Hooda was set to star in shelved Saragarhi film project
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Randeep Hooda pays tribute to the brave hearts of Battle Of Saragarhi: 'A dream I missed sharing'

Actor Randeep Hooda pays tribute to 21 Sikh soldiers who fought 10,000 Afghans in 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, a UNESCO-recognized heroic last stand.

"A dream I missed sharing with the world !! - Randeep Hooda"

Mumbai, Sep 12

It has been 128 years since the 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment were martyred while defending a solitary communication outpost against the onslaught of 10,000 to 14,000 Afghan tribesmen.

A dream I missed sharing with the world !! The #BattleOfSaragarhi fought by 21 SIKH soldiers under Hav Ishar Singh of 4 SIKH (then XXXVI SIKH) in Sep 1897, remains a legendary saga of courage and sacrifice. Defending the Saragarhi post, at 6,000 feet in the NWF Province (now in Pakistan), these soldiers held their ground against thousands of Pathan attackers and all were awarded with IOM. Recognised by UNESCO as one of the eight most heroic battles in history, their bravery epitomised the concept of ‘Last Man, Last Round.’

Remembering the heroes who did not flinch while looking straight in the eyes of death, he added, "On 12th Sep 1897, these 22 men stood firm until their final moments, defending their post with unmatched valour. Their story continues to inspire and motivate all of us today."

Paying homage, Hooda shared, "Our deepest homage to the fallen heroes and heartfelt congratulations to 4 SIKH on their 128th Saragarhi Day. May WAHEGURU JI bless the Bn, and may they continue to grow from strength to strength. Regards and FATEHS."

For those who do not know, Hooda starred in a film titled "Battle of Saragarhi", which was based on the epic battle; however, the project got shelved. Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi had announced "Battle of Saragarhi" back in 2016 with Hooda in the lead role of Havildar Ishar Singh — the same role played by Akshay Kumar in his 2018 outing "Kesari".

- IANS

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Priya S
It's disappointing that Randeep's film got shelved. He would have done justice to Havildar Ishar Singh's role. Kesari was good, but I wanted to see his version too.
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Aman Q
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh! These brave Sikh soldiers showed what true courage means. Their story should be taught in every Indian school.
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Sarah B
As someone from abroad, I had never heard of this battle until now. Absolutely mind-blowing courage! More people around the world should know about this incredible piece of history.
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Vikram M
️‍🔥 Last man, last round - what an inspiration! These heroes define the spirit of the Indian armed forces. Their legacy lives on in every soldier who protects our borders today.
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Nikhil C
While I appreciate Randeep's tribute, I wish more Bollywood actors would use their platform to highlight such historical events regularly, not just on anniversaries.

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