1962: The War in the Hills

1962: The War in the Hills
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GenreWar Drama
Written byMahesh Manjrekar
Directed byMahesh Manjrekar
Starring
ComposerHitesh Modak
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
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Production
ProducerAjay Chacko
Production locationIndia
CinematographyKaran B. Rawat
EditorSarvesh Parab
Production companyArre Studios
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Release26 February 2021 (2021-02-26)
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1962: The War in the Hills is an Indian Hindi-language war drama television series on Disney+ Hotstar, written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Inspired by the 1962 Sino-Indian war, the series features Abhay Deol, Sumeet Vyas, Rohan Gandotra, Mahie Gill and Akash Thosar in leading roles. The series showcases a fictional account of real battles fought in Galwan Valley and Rezang La where 125 Ahir soldiers of the Indian Army were tasked with defending against a 3000 strong People's Liberation Army[1][2]

The series released on 26 February 2021 on Disney+ Hotstar[3] and received mostly mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its long run time and visual effects.[4][5]

  1. ^ Rawat, Kshitij (12 February 2021). "1962 The War In The Hills trailer: Abhay Deol-starrer drama takes us back to original Galwan Valley clash". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Trailer Talk: 1962 The War In The Hills On Disney+Hotstar Starring Abhay Deol Is A Prescient Reminder Of India's Loss In A War Against China". Film Companion. 28 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ Cyril, Grace (27 January 2021). "Abhay Deol's Indo-China war drama 1962 The War In The Hills to drop on Feb 26". India Today. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  4. ^ "1962 The War In the Hills review: We suffered through this Hotstar Special so you don't have to". 27 February 2021. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  5. ^ "1962 The War in the Hills review: Hotstar owes us a Vacation in the Hills for suffering through Abhay Deol's awful show". Hindustan Times. 26 February 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2021.