Directed by Raja Krishna Menon 'Pippa ' is set in the 1970 s Indo-Pak War era.

Pippa is based on Captain Balram Singh Mehta’s war memoir, The Burning Chaffees.

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The film follows India's 45 Cavalry regiment's Captain Balram "Balli" Singh Mehta and his siblings in the Battle of Garibpur during the Indo-Pak War 1971.

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The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Priyanshu Painyuli, Mrunal Thakur, and Soni Razdan.

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If you are wondering what 'Pippa' means, the film is named after the PT-76 tanker that Captain Balli helmed.

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Ishan has shone in his role as Balram Mehta and 'Pippa' can be referred to as one of his best works.

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The movie also highlights elder brother Major Ram (Priyanshu Painyuli) and sister Radha (Mrunal Thakur), who was a master decoder of encrypted messages, which proved to be pivotal in winning the Indo-Pak War of 1971.

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Pippa is a must-watch war movie, especially for its heartfelt tribute to India's generosity in the making of Bangladesh.

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