By: Entertainment DeskMumbai | November 20, 2025 12:28 PM IST 3 min readThe Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave its green signal to the release of Razneesh Ghai’s period military drama 120 Bahadur, starring Farhan Akhtar, on November 21, disposing of a plea challenging its CBFC certification on the ground that it distorts historical facts. The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) by Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha, a charitable trust, its trustee, and family members of many soldiers who died in the Battle of Rezang La, challenging the CBFC certificate given to the film, alleging it distorts historical facts and demands a change in the film’s name.The movie portrays Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who was conferred the Param Vir Chakra for bravery in the Battle of Rezang La in 1962. His unit, predominantly composed of Ahir (Yadav) soldiers from Rewari and adjoining regions, defended the Rezang La Pass — the first line of defence of the Chushul airfield.The petitioners challenged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate and impending release of the film, which, it alleged, purports to depict the battle but distorts historical truth by singularly glorifying Major Shaitan Singh as a lone protagonist under the fictionalised name ‘Bhati’, and played by Farhan. It said the film erases the collective identity, regimental pride and contribution of the Ahir soldiers who fought and fell beside Major Shaitan Singh.The high court passed the order after noting that it is too late to change the name and release date of the film, and make changes at the last moment, and that the producers have mentioned the names of the soldiers at the end of the movie in the form of a special tribute. It added that the petitioners may watch the movie and see the names of 120 soldiers who have featured in the film, and if any change or correction is required, it should be done on over-the-top (OTT) release. “It is made clear that even for the OTT release, only the names of the soldiers along with the proper regiment will be mentioned,” the bench said.Also Read: The Battle of Rezang La, and why Ahir community is protesting upcoming Farhan Akhtar film on itFarhan had earlier opened up on why he named the film 120 Bahadur. “If I just wanted to make a film on Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC, then I would have kept the title Shaitan Singh. That would have been the easiest thing. There wouldn’t have been any controversy. Everyone would have said that a film is being made on Shaitan Singh Ji. But this film is about the whole company. That’s why we have named it as 120 Bahadur. Because the contribution of the rest of the people in winning that battle was just as much as theirs,” he said on Aap Ki Adalat.120 Bahadur, also starring Raashi Khanna, is produced by Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:120 Bahadurfarhan akhtar