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120 Bahadur to hold paid previews 3 DAYS before release; Excel Entertainment & Trigger Happy Studios announce historic nationwide screenings on Nov 18, 2025

In a bold move seldom seen in the Hindi film industry, the producers of 120 Bahadur Excel Entertainment and Trigger-Happy Studios are releasing select paid previews across India on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, a full three days in advance of its official theatrical release on 21 November 2025. The date isn’t arbitrary. The early screenings are timed to coincide with the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La-one of the most heroic chapters in India’s military history and the film’s central inspiration-in 1962. With this bold step, 120 Bahadur now joins an exclusive club of Hindi films that have dared to offer audiences paid previews days ahead of release-a strategy that signals supreme confidence from the makers. According to the producers, the idea is two-fold-a tribute and a test. The early shows are designed as a homage to the brave soldiers of Rezang La, giving viewers an advance opportunity to experience the film’s emotional depth, large-scale action and patriotic intensity on a date steeped in significance. At the same time, it serves as a calculated gauge of audience sentiment, letting initial reactions organically build buzz in the lead-up to the wider national release. A source close to the production explains that this is not just a publicity call; it is an act of faith. They are confident that the emotion of the film would speak for itself, and paid previews on such an important date reinforce further the authenticity and respect with which 120 Bahadur has been made. With anticipation already building around the film’s ambitious scale and stirring narrative, this unprecedented preview strategy has only intensified industry curiosity. Whether or not the move proves to be a masterstroke, or a high-risk experiment will become clear as audiences line up for these special early screenings on November 18. Also Read: Raashii Khanna gives fans a peek into her 120 Bahadur BTS: “It truly takes a village, and I’m very grateful for mine”.

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Rajasthan MLA seeks tax-free status for 120 Bahadur, pens letter to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios’ 120 Bahadur stands tall as one of the year’s most awaited releases. After the teaser and songs stirred curiosity, the newly released trailer has taken the excitement to another level. Showcasing a fierce, inspiring, and untold chapter of India’s biggest war, where 120 heroic Indian soldiers held their ground against 3, 000 Chinese troops, the trailer has resonated deeply with audiences, earning widespread praise. Now, yet another significant development has emerged with growing demands for the film to be made tax-free. As 120 Bahadur narrates the story of the sacrifice made by our soldiers to protect the nation, it is being reported that there is a strong appeal for the film to receive a tax-free status. The first request has been made by Ravindra Singh Bhati, a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from the Sheo constituency. It has come to light that the MLA has written a letter to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, requesting that 120 Bahadur be declared tax-free. माननीय मुख्यमंत्री जी को पत्र लिखकर आगामी 21 नवम्बर को सम्पूर्ण देशभर के थिएटर में प्रदर्शित होने जा रही “120 बहादुर” फिल्म को प्रदेश में टैक्स फ्री करने का अनुरोध किया। यह फिल्म परमवीर चक्र मेजर शैतान सिंह जी व मां भारती के 120 वीर सपूतों के शौर्य, त्याग और वीरता की गाथा को. pic. twitter. com/XMoKtBnPa2- Ravindra Singh Bhati (@RavindraBhati__) November 9, 2025 120 Bahadur recounts the extraordinary courage of 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought in the legendary Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 war. Farhan Akhtar plays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, who, along with his men, stood against all odds in one of the most defining battles of Indian military history. At its heart, one unwavering line echoes through the film: “Hum Peechhe Nahin Hatenge.”Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios), the film is an Excel Entertainment production and releases in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Also Read: Hrithik Roshan applauds Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani’s 120 Bahadur; says, “The passion I see in 120 Bahadur promises something even bigger”.

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Hegseth’s stunning ouster ‘ricochets’ through Pentagon and hits Army ‘especially hard’

The purge of top U. S. military officials reached a new plateau this week with the nomination of Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to replace Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus, according to reporting today at Politico. The choice of LaNeve sent a message, according to the report.”[Defense Secretary Pete] Hegseth’s latest move to place his senior military aide in a top Army post represents one of his most assertive steps yet in determining who shapes the future of the Pentagon. President Donald Trump this week nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to replace Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus, even before the four-star general’s departure was announced, turning a service that has remained largely immune from leadership purges into the epicenter of them.”Politico noted that, “the effort differs from Hegseth’s other high-profile dismissals in that he has chosen the replacement, aiming to substitute a widely respected leader not even two years into his job with a lesser experienced candidate who would need a promotion to take on the role.”Hegseth wants his guy in,” a defense official said. “Who he replaces doesn’t matter.”Politico noted that Hegseht’s potential replacement “ricocheted through the Pentagon,” and “hit especially hard in the Army.”The removal of Mingus is just the latest in a whirlwind of moves that support the notion that purges are underway on Hegseth’s watch. “The nomination and replacement come less than a week after Adm. Alvin Holsey, the Navy admiral who is overseeing military operations against alleged drug boats off Venezuela, announced a surprise, early retirement in December,” wrote Defense News.”About a month ago, Gen. Thomas Bussiere, head of the Air Force’s Global Strike Command, also suddenly announced his retirement, citing ‘personal and family reasons.’ That came a little over a month after the head of the Air Force, Gen. David Alvin, also announced a surprise early retirement.”Those retirements come after a spate of unexplained firings in August that included Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, then the head of the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency; Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of the Navy Reserve; and Rear Adm. Milton Sands, a Navy SEAL officer who oversaw Naval Special Warfare Command.”In April, Hegseth also abruptly fired Air Force Gen. Tim Haugh, who was leading the National Security Agency and an admiral who held a top NATO post.”.

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