Speaking to PTI at IFFI, Akhtar emphasized the importance of making the story accessible to all.> “I do believe that this is a film for every Indian and that every Indian should watch this film to remember the heroes of our past because we tend to forget what happened before us,” he said.Why Akhtar wants the film tax-freeThe actor said the heroic stories from the Rezang La battlefield remain relatively unknown to the public, and tax exemption would help the film reach a broader audience.> “The Battle of Rezang La is not a story that is widely known. To learn about Shaitan Singh ji and the 120 men who fought beside him… I feel making it tax-free will definitely help the story travel far and wide.
It would be wonderful if that did happen,” Akhtar added.Film gaining momentum post-IFFI screeningThe IFFI screening has added to the film’s buzz, with audiences praising its portrayal of bravery and patriotism.
As conversations grow around its potential tax-free status, “120 Bahadur” continues to draw attention for shedding light on a lesser-known but defining chapter in India’s military history.