A film about courage is on its way to those who live it every day. On November 17, the makers of 120 Bahadur announced that the Farhan Akhtar-starrer will be screened for the Indian Armed Forces, paramilitary forces, war veterans, and their families across under-served regions in the country upon its November 21 release. The initiative will be executed by PictureTime, which will take its mobile theatres to remote terrains to screen the Razneesh Ghai-directed war drama.

Sushil Chaudhary, founder and CEO, PictureTime, says the team has been working on this plan over the past one-and-a-half years. Ladakh, Sikkim, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the regions they are focusing on. Chaudhary notes that it was a tough feat to pull off as some regions sit at the intersection of limited infrastructure and strict military protocols.

“In Andaman, we are using an Indian Army auditorium in Port Blair. Accessing the other islands may happen later, around December. We were attempting Lakshadweep too, but we couldn’t do it,” he shares.

Securing permissions from the Army, Air Force, and Navy required months of coordination. “We reached out to each of them separately,” he informs.

For the team, the most symbolic venue would have been Chushul village in Ladakh. It is where the Battle of Rezang La — on which 120 Bahadur is based — took place.

“We were planning to have the première in Chushul. But this year, winter has arrived almost a month earlier than usual. So logistically, [setting up a cinema] there is a huge challenge. We may be able [to set up] there by November 30,” explains Chaudhary.