Arun Khetarpal: The 21-Year-Old PVC Hero of 1971 War
The inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, who at 21 pleaded to join the 1971 war and became immortal in the Battle of Basantar. His life inspires the film 'Ikkis'.
The inspiring story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC, who at 21 pleaded to join the 1971 war and became immortal in the Battle of Basantar. His life inspires the film 'Ikkis'.
Explore the heroic true story of 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal, PVC, martyred at 21 in the 1971 war, now immortalised in Sriram Raghavan's film Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda. Discover his bravery and legacy.
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Discover the true story of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal's heroic last stand in the 1971 War, the inspiration for the film 'Ikkis'. A tale of unparalleled bravery and sacrifice.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' offers a humane counter-narrative to jingoistic war films. Based on PVC awardee Arun Khetarpal's true story, it explores vulnerability and grace. Read the full review.
Sriram Raghavan's war drama 'Ikkis', starring Dharmendra & Agastya Nanda, releases to acclaim for its poignant take on sacrifice. Read netizens' reactions.
Mukesh Khetarpal, brother of PVC recipient Arun Khetarpal, was overwhelmed after watching 'Ikkis'. He praised Agastya Nanda's performance and the film's emotional accuracy. Read the full story.
Mukesh Khetarpal, brother of PVC awardee Arun Khetarpal, was overwhelmed after watching Ikkis. He told Agastya Nanda, 'You will be Arun for life.' Read the emotional story.
The patriotic war film 'Ikkis', based on PVC recipient Arun Khetarpal, gets U/A certification after CBFC mandates edits. Releasing in 2026, it stars Agastya Nanda. Read more.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis', starring Agastya Nanda as PVC awardee Arun Khetarpal, shifts release from Dec 2025 to Jan 1, 2026. The film features Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. Read the inspiring true story.
The heroic last stand of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC, in the 1971 Battle of Basantar will be depicted in 'Ikkis'. Agastya Nanda stars as the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Releasing Jan 1, 2026.
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PM Modi inaugurates Param Vir Gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing colonial-era soldier portraits with those of India's Param Vir Chakra heroes. A move away from a colonial mindset.
Residents of Shamsher Nagar in Ludhiana held a solemn ceremony to honour 1971 war heroes, including MVC recipient 2nd Lt Shamsher Singh. The event featured a wreath-laying and the inauguration of a new boom barrier for colony security. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha gallery, honouring 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The gallery replaces colonial-era portraits, marking a symbolic shift. Read more about this tribute to India's bravest.
The film 'Ikkis' retells the valiant story of PVC awardee SLt Arun Khetarpal, martyred at 21 in the 1971 war. Starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra in his last role. Releasing Dec 25.
In a rare tribute, a retired Pakistani colonel recalls facing 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal in the 1971 War, calling him an 'insurmountable rock'. Discover the story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee.
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