Verses of War
Verses of War is a 2022 Indian War short film directed by Prasad Kadam with Vivek Oberoi and Rohit Roy playing the lead roles.[1][2][3]
Plot
The short film "Verses of War" tells the story of an Indian Army officer, Major Bhatia, who is held captive in Pakistan. The plot follows the perspective of a Pakistani Army officer, Captain Nawaz, who travels to India and reads the Major's diary full of romantic poetry. Despite his duty to interrogate the Major, Captain Nawaz begins to develop a liking for him and they slowly develop a strange and unspoken friendship. However, when Captain Nawaz finally reaches Major Bhatia's house in India, he is shocked to learn that Major Bhatia has died, leaving behind a diary with his poetry. Captain Nawaz meets Major Bhatia's widow and gives her the diary, revealing his identity as a Pakistani army officer responsible for Major Bhatia's death. The film ends with Major Bhatia's last poem echoing in the background.
Cast
- Vivek Oberoi as Major Sunil Bhatia
- Rohit Roy as Captain Nawaz
- Shivaanii Rai as Roshni Bhatia
- Lokesh Mittal as Driver[4]
Awards
Best short film, at the Great Indian Film Festival held at Expo 2020 Dubai[5]
References
- ↑ "'Verses of War' review: Vivek Oberoi, Rohit Roy lead a one-time-watch war film". WION. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "'Verses Of War' Movie Review: Vivek Oberoi-Rohit Roy's Film Is More Jingoistic Than Patriotic".
- ↑ "VERSES OF WAR REVIEW : A HAIKU LOVE POEM OF A SOLDIER, RECITED MINUS INSPIRATION".
- ↑ "Verses Of War Review: A Haiku love poem of a soldier, recited minus inspiration". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ↑ IANS (12 March 2022). "Vivek Oberoi's Verses of War Wins Best Film At The Great Indian Film Festival". Koimoi. Retrieved 8 May 2023.