365telugu.com online news, India,August 14th, 2025:On India’s 78th Independence Day, Gen S Life-India’s first lifestyle app for senior citizens-presents Real Heroes, a powerful feature film honouring the nation’s armed forces veterans and freedom fighters.
The film captures extraordinary, real-life accounts of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism from India’s “greatest generation.” Through firsthand narratives, it offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who fought for independence and defended the nation’s sovereignty in the years that followed.
Meenakshi Menon, Founder of Gen S Life, said:
“Our seniors are living custodians of India’s legacy. With Real Heroes, we honour their service and spirit. These stories remind us of the foundations on which our freedom stands. It’s our duty to ensure these voices are never lost to time.”
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Directed by acclaimed producer-director and bestselling author Anirban Bhattacharyya, Real Heroes premieres on August 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM on Sony LIV’s official YouTube channel.
Stories of Bravery and Resolve
- Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (PVSM, AVSM, SC, SM, VSM) recalled leading troops in Operation Meghdoot: “In Siachen, I once locked eyes with a Pakistani pilot mid-air. For our soldiers, Naam, Namak, Nishan is worth any sacrifice.”
- Col DPK Pillay (Shaurya Chakra) remembered choosing to save children over his own evacuation during Operation Rakshak in 1994: “Soldiering means being a saviour, not a killer.”
- Col Jasbir Singh, wounded in the 1971 war: “Losing a limb wasn’t the end—it was the start of a deeper service to the nation.”
- Dr. G.G. Parikh, 101-year-old Quit India Movement veteran: “We fought with conscience, not weapons. We were jailed, but never silenced.”
- Brig. Shamsher Singh (AVSM) on the 1965 Battle of Haji Pir: “It was more than a military target—it was a symbol of determination.”
- Gour Hari Das, Odisha freedom fighter: “After independence, I fought for recognition with the same resolve.”
- Lt Col B.T. Pandit (PVSM, VRC), 1971 Battle of Basantar: “Under enemy fire, survival wasn’t the thought—the mission was.”
- Commodore Medioma Bhada, 1971 Chittagong operation: “Even today, I recall the pre-flight commands aboard INS Vikrant’s Seahawk.”
Preserving a Living Legacy
Director Anirban Bhattacharyya shared:
“These aren’t just war stories—they’re human stories of loyalty, resilience, and pride. This film is a small effort to preserve living history before it fades.”
With Real Heroes, Gen S Life reaffirms its mission to celebrate India’s elders, ensuring the courage of its veterans and freedom fighters continues to inspire future generations.