Farhan Akhtar&rsquo;s war drama 120 Bahadur, which honours the courage of the Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, has been granted tax-free status in Delhi. 
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the decision on Thursday as a tribute to the soldiers whose valour forms the core of the film.
In a message shared on her official X handle, the Chief Minister wrote, "#120Bahadur, a historical war film, pays tribute to the extraordinary courage, leadership, and sacrifice of the 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought valiantly in the Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The film highlights the inspiring leadership of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, whose actions and sacrifice remain a defining symbol of courage in India&rsquo;s military history. (sic)."
She added, "As a special mark of respect to the valiant soldiers, the Delhi Government has decided to grant tax-free status to the film in Delhi from 28th Nov. Congratulations to the creators of the film!"
The exemption is expected to boost theatre attendance, encouraging audiences to witness the retelling of the Battle of Rezang La on the big screen. 
Farhan Akhtar, who portrays Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, has received widespread praise for his performance.
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi also lauded Akhtar, posting, "So so proud of you @faroutakhtar . I loved #120Bahadur and your performance is sincere ,heartfelt and subtle. Cant believe that the actor who plays #Shaitan Singh is the same actor who played Imran in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Congratulations to you and #RiteshSidhwani and the entire team (sic)."
Directed by Razneesh "Razy" Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur was released in theatres on November 21.
&mdash;IANS

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November 28, 2025 | 11:44 IST