Hawaizaada (transl. "Airborne") is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Vibhu Puri. It's inspired by the life of Shivkar Bapuji Talpade, a 19th-century Indian scholar and inventor from Mumbai (then Bombay), who is credited in some accounts with building and flying an unmanned airplane in 1895—years before the Wright brothers' famous flight.

The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role as Shivkar Bapuji Talpade (often called Shiv Talpade), alongside Mithun Chakraborty as his mentor Pandit Shastri, and Pallavi Sharda in a key romantic role (as Sitara). It blends elements of biography, romance, patriotism, period drama, and some musical sequences.

Quick Facts

• Release Date: January 30, 2015
• Runtime: About 157 minutes (2 hours 37 minutes)
• Genre: Biographical drama / Historical / Romance
• Production: Reliance Entertainment and others

Available on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube (including 4K uploads in some regions).

The story follows Shivkar, a spirited but unconventional young man who dreams of flight in British-ruled India. Facing limited resources, skepticism, and colonial challenges, he teams up with a scientist mentor to build India's first flying machine. The film emphasizes themes of perseverance, innovation, and national pride.

Reception was mixed—some praised its ambitious theme, visuals, and Ayushmann's earnest performance, while many critics found it uneven, overly long, melodramatic, and historically dramatized (the real Talpade's flight is debated and not widely accepted in mainstream aviation history). It didn't do well commercially and received average to below-average reviews overall (IMDb around 5-6 range, mixed user opinions).

If you're into lesser-known Indian historical stories or Ayushmann's early work, it's worth a watch for its inspirational angle and unique subject. The full movie is easily available online in HD/4K on YouTube if you're interested! Have you seen it, or are you planning to?

Border 2 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language epic war film, serving as a standalone sequel to the iconic 1997 film Border directed by J. P. Dutta.

It was released theatrically on January 23, 2026 (coinciding with the Republic Day weekend) and has since become available for streaming on Netflix as of March 20, 2026.

Plot Overview

The film is set during the 1971 Indo-Pak War and portrays a new generation of Indian soldiers defending the nation in key battles (beyond just Longewala, including events like the Battle of Basantar and others). It emphasizes themes of duty, sacrifice, courage, and patriotism, focusing on real-life-inspired heroes from the Army, Air Force, and Navy.

Main Cast

• Sunny Deol as Lt Col Fateh Singh Kaler (a central commanding figure, channeling the spirit of the original film's Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri)
• Varun Dhawan as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya (Param Vir Chakra recipient from the Battle of Basantar)
• Diljit Dosanjh as Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon (the heroic IAF pilot who defended Srinagar Air Base)
• Ahan Shetty as Lt Cdr Joseph Noronha / Mahendra Singh Rawat (representing the Navy)

Supporting roles include Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana, Anya Singh, and others like Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna in cameos/ensemble.

Directed by Anurag Singh, produced by T-Series (Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar) and J. P. Films (J. P. Dutta, Nidhi Dutta). The runtime is around 3 hours 19-20 minutes (199 minutes), with a reported budget of ₹275 crore.

Reception and Box Office

It opened strongly (around ₹30-33 crore on day 1) and emerged as one of the early big hits of 2026, grossing over ₹464 crore worldwide. Reviews are mixed-positive: praised for patriotic fervor, performances (especially Sunny Deol's roar and Diljit Dosanjh's shine), emotional moments, and scale, but some critics note it's predictable, formulaic, with pacing/VFX issues in parts. Audience response has been enthusiastic, especially among fans of war dramas.

If you're looking to watch it now, it's streaming on Netflix (in Hindi). The trailer and songs are available on YouTube for a quick vibe check! Jai Hind! 

Border most commonly refers to the iconic 1997 Indian Hindi-language war film directed by J.P. Dutta. It's a patriotic epic based on the real-life Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, where a small group of about 120 Indian soldiers heroically defended their post against a much larger Pakistani force (including tanks) until air support arrived.

The film stars:

• Sunny Deol in a powerful lead role as the commanding officer
• Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna (in his debut), Puneet Issar, and others in key soldier roles
• Supporting cast includes Raakhee, Tabu, Pooja Bhatt

It's known for its intense battle sequences, emotional depth, patriotic fervor, and the famous song "Sandese Aate Hain". It was a massive blockbuster, one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the 1990s and often regarded as one of the greatest Indian war movies.

(Note: I'm assuming these are from a search for promotional posters and scenes from the 1997 film.)

There's also a sequel titled Border 2, released on January 23, 2026 (just a couple of months from now), directed by Anurag Singh. It continues the war epic style, starring Sunny Deol alongside Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. It's a standalone story but carries forward the legacy of patriotism and heroism.

If you're referring to something else—like the 2018 Swedish fantasy film Border (Gräns) directed by Ali Abbasi, which is a completely different story involving a customs officer with a supernatural sense of smell—let me know for more details on that one! Or if you want recommendations for similar patriotic/war films (like LOC Kargil, Uri, etc.), I can suggest some.