JP Dutta, the cinematic genius behind iconic war films like 'Border,' and 'Refugee,' celebrates his 74th birthday on Tuesday. We revisit his timeless masterpieces.
2
'Border' (1997)
Dutta's 1997 magnum opus, 'Border,' marked a new era in war films. The film was set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
3
'Refugee' (2000)
'Refugee'—which marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor Khan—was the fifth highest-grossing film of 2000 and continues to be cherished for its timeless appeal.
4
'LOC Kargil' (2003)
'LOC Kargil,' centered on the 1999 Kargil War, stirred emotions of patriotism and pride. With a runtime of 255 minutes, it ranks among the longest Indian films ever made.
5
'Umrao Jaan' (2006)
Dutta's version of 'Umraao Jaan;—released in 2006—was a visual spectacle! The romantic period drama is based on the classic novel 'Umrao Jaan Ada' (1899).