Border (1997): Cast & Plot
Border is a 1997 action drama directed by J. P. Dutta, starring Jackie Shroff as Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Tabu and Sunny Deol. It runs 2 hours 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 56m (176 min)
- Director
- J. P. Dutta
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- J.P. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Border About?
The premise of Border without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1971, a Pakistani force of 2,000 troops equipped with tanks engages a lone Indian battalion of just 120 soldiers stationed in the desert outpost of Longewala, Rajasthan. The stark numerical and firepower disparity sets the stage for a dramatic and gritty confrontation between the two sides.
Border Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- india pakistan border
- indo pakistani war
- year 1971
- soldier
- battle of longewala
- love
- husband wife relationship
- letter
- courage
- hero
- self sacrifice
- patriot
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- sikh
- air force
- indian army
- indian soldier
- pakistani soldier
- military
- heroism
- army officer
- tank
- cowardice
- battle
- patriotism
- fighter pilot
- fighter plane
- male bonding
- friendship between men
- based on true story
- death
- fight
- trench
- cook
- wedding night
- 1970s
- longewala
- thar desert
- jaisalmer district
- rajasthan
- north india
- india
- indian subcontinent
- south asia
- asia
- epic war
- period drama
- local blockbuster
Border Cast & Characters
Jackie Shroff leads the cast as Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, with Tabu as Kuldip Singh's wife and Sunny Deol as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri. Directed by J. P. Dutta; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director J. P. Dutta
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Jackie Shroff as Wing Commander Anand Bajwa -
Tabu as Kuldip Singh's wife - Sunny Deol as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri
- Puneet Issar as Subedar Ratan Singh
Also Starring in Border
· 12 more- Pooja Bhatt Kamla Singh
- Akshaye Khanna 2nd Lt. Dharam Vir Bhan
- Suniel Shetty Captain Bhairon Singh, B.S.F.
- Sudesh Berry Subedar Mathura Das
- Sharbani Mukherji Phool Kanwar
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda Pagheeram
- Rakhee Gulzar Sujatha Devi
- Amrit Pal Kamla's Father
- Hemant Choudhary P.D. Somesh Uttam
- Swapna Bedi Roopali
- Ramna Wadhawan Kamla's Mother
- Sanjeev Dabholkar Pakistani Soldier
More from J. P. Dutta
More films directed by J. P. Dutta: Umrao Jaan, LOC: Kargil, Refugee and Kshatriya.
Border Plot Summary
What happens in Border from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the tense hours before the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, a small Indian outpost sits on the edge of the Rajasthan desert, awaiting a clash that will redefine the frontier. At the forward operating airbase, Wing Commander Anand Bajwa is tasked with sending Hawker Hunter ground-attack planes to support the army in the Jaisalmer sector, a mission that requires patience and speed in equal measure. Jackie Shroff brings a calm, improvisational leadership to the role, offering quiet assurance even when the odds are steep.
Full summary
The whole story of Border, scene by scene
Border Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Border.
How Well Do You Know Border?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Which Indian Air Force officer is tasked with sending Hawker Hunter planes to support the army in the Jaisalmer sector?
Cars in Border
11 cars on screen, including the Mahindra CJ-3B RCL and the 1959 VFJ Shaktiman.
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Mahindra CJ-3B RCL Main role -
1959 VFJ Shaktiman Important role -
1964 ZM Łabędy T-55 Important role -
BEML BA-Series Minor role
Border Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “보더” and “边境战争”.
- Also known as
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- 보더
- 边境战争
- Sinir / Border, საზღვარი
- Граница
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Movies Like Border
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1971: Beyond Borders, Paltan and Pippa.
Border FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Border, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Border?
Border runs 2 hours 56 minutes (176 minutes).
When was Border released?
Border was released on June 13, 1997.
Who directed Border?
Border was directed by J. P. Dutta.
More films by J. P. Dutta Who is in the cast of Border?
Border stars Jackie Shroff as Wing Commander Anand Bajwa, Tabu as Kuldip Singh's wife and Sunny Deol as Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, among 16 credited actors.
Does Border have a post-credit scene?
No. Border has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Border in?
The original language of Border is Hindi.
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