V
Bhathena
celebrated
for
roles
in
like
Chak
De
India
and
Dangal,
is
set
to
portray
a
significant
role
in
120
Bahadur.
This
film
honours
the
valiant
Ahir
soldiers
of
Charlie
Company,
13
Kumaon
Regiment,
who
sacrificed
their
lives
during
the
Battle
of
Rezang
La.
For
Vivan,
this
project
has
been
transformative.
Reflecting
on
his
involvement
in
this
stirring
war
story,
Vivan
recalls
his
initial
audition.
“When
I
was
called
in
for
the
audition,
I
didn’t
know
much
about
the
story
at
all,”
he
shares.
“It
was
during
that
meeting
that
I
first
heard
about
the
Battle
of
Rezang
La
and
honestly,
I
was
taken
aback.
I
had
no
idea
that
such
an
incredible
chapter
even
existed
in
our
history.”
The
film’s
tribute
to
these
courageous
soldiers
deeply
resonated
with
him.
Vivan’s
Journey
into
Character
For
Vivan,
portraying
Surja
Ram
wasn’t
just
acting;
it
was
a
mission
to
embody
real-life
heroism.
“Later,
when
I
met
Razy,
our
director,
he
told
me
I
was
a
perfect
fit
for
the
character
he
had
envisioned,”
Vivan
reveals.
This
role
allowed
him
to
delve
into
the
lives
of
soldiers
who
displayed
unmatched
bravery.
The
actor’s
commitment
extended
beyond
performance
as
he
immersed
himself
in
research
about
the
battle.
“The
more
I
listened,
the
more
I
realized
how
important
it
was
for
this
story
to
reach
audiences,”
he
explains.
He
discovered
that
many
Ahir
soldiers
came
from
farms
and
faced
harsh
conditions
they
weren’t
accustomed
to.
The
Emotional
Impact
of
120
Bahadur
Vivan
found
himself
moved
by
details
of
these
soldiers’ experiences.
“From
what
I
gathered,
many
of
these
Ahir
boys
came
straight
from
farms.
They
were
used
to
warm
climates
and
had
never
experienced
such
extreme
cold,”
he
notes.
Despite
these
challenges,
they
demonstrated
remarkable
resilience
and
courage.
The
film
not
only
highlights
their
heroism
but
also
aims
to
rekindle
national
pride
by
bringing
attention
to
this
lesser-known
chapter
of
history.
As
its
release
approaches,
audiences
can
expect
a
powerful
portrayal
that
honours
these
silent
sacrifices.
With
120
Bahadur
nearing
release,
Vivan
Bhathena’s
portrayal
promises
to
be
a
poignant
reminder
of
bravery
at
Rezang
La.
His
role
as
Surja
Ram
transcends
cinema
by
celebrating
unsung
heroes
whose
stories
deserve
recognition.