- November 13, 2020
Watch how the Indian Army keeps threats at bay, round the clock, in HistoryTV18’s gripping new documentary.‘Indian Army: 24 Hours’, premieres November 18, Wednesday, 9 PM, on HistoryTV18.
India, XXX, 2020: From the burning sands of Rajasthan to the freezing glaciers of Siachen, the boundaries of India stretch over some of the most extremeterrains on the planet. Regular ceasefire violations and infiltration attemptsfrom across the border meanthat protecting the world’s seventh-largest country, from remote outposts to thriving urban centres, is incredibly daunting.Butthemen and women of the Indian Army are up to the task. With special access to military personnel andsystems, HistoryTV18 brings youglimpses of an action-packed 24 hours with the defenders of India.
‘Indian Army 24 Hours’ premiering on the 18th of November at 9 PM,follows a 24-hour clock, tracking teams, tactics and technology at work. This superbly researched and narrated one-hour film encapsulates what it takes for one of the largest armies in the world to stay vigilant and battle-ready every minute of every day. Featuring power-packed real-life action sequences anddramatic recreations of battle-scenarios, the show takes viewers into the thick of military operations. It presents little-known historical facts about the Indian Army, spotlights some of its greatest battle honours and sheds light on the functioning of various units, intercut with interviews of dynamic young officers of the Indian Army.
The spectacular one-hour special also revealssome of the operational challenges specific to the various arms of the Indian Army, including the Armoured Corps, Engineers, the Signals Corps, Army Aviation,and the elite Special Forces. HistoryTV18’s ace camera crew takes viewers as close to the explosive action as possible, for an authentic experienceof the Indian Army’s relentless efforts, efficiency and preparednessinextreme conditions. From the hallowed ground of the prestigious Indian Military Academy to the icy heights of the Siachen glacier;from inside a Boforsartillery unit to a chopper carrying fearless Ghatak commandos, and much more.
The film’s24-hour clock startsa little after midnight with a border patrol near the LoC and then a daring commando-raid behind enemy lines. The tense, suspenseful opening follows a squad of elite Paratrooper Special Forces as they neutralize two high-value terrorist targets. As dawn breaks,the narrativetransitions to vignettes of the various arms of the Indian Army, filmed in all their realism, with live explosions and gunfire.As the day in the film progresses, the audience becomes privy to high-tech intelligence gathering and comms, with the men and women of the Signals Corps. There are eyes in the sky and boots on the ground as drones take flight and stealthy teams move undetected on foot. We also see how the Indian Army’s Engineers keep men and material moving, no matterthe obstacle.Tracks are laid over desert terrain, minefields are cleared,and a battle tank with engine trouble is rescued, while in range of enemy fire. Elsewhere, a spectacleof awesome firepower unfolds with a tank column firing on-the-go, whileraw courage is on display as an infantry detachment chargesinto the mouth of battle, guns blazing and khukris unsheathed, in another remarkable recreation.
‘Indian Army 24 Hours’, premiering onthe 18th of November at 9 PM on HistoryTV18, also takes viewers behind the guns and glory, to see the gutsy, unseen heroes at work.Their courage and dedication shine through, however dire or dangerous the situation. From the soldiers who deliver meals to brothers-in-arms at forward posts and the logistics warriors who keep storage depots stocked; to daring pilots who save lives withemergency evacuationand field medics and doctors,who hold fast to the motto, SarveSantuNirmaya, the film celebrates all heroes in uniform.
The film’s finish packs a punch. As night falls, the story comes full circle with a commando team using the cover of darkness to infiltrate enemy lines. Cameras follow as the special forces’ operativesare air-dropped on the edge ofthe enemy-controlledterritory, in the dead of night. Their mission – to blow up an ammunition dump.
Avinash Kaul, Managing Director A+E Networks | TV18 and CEO-Broadcast for Network18, said, “Indian Army 24 Hours is a must-watch for anyone curious about or fascinated by the Indian Army. This film is the story of the soldiers of our army and showcases their bravery, effectiveness and unwavering commitment to the defence of our nation and way of life. HistoryTV18 is honoured to have made this film with the support of the Indian Army. We hope that the film inspires in our audience the same sense of pride and admiration for our true heroes that we felt in making it.”
Watch ‘Indian Army 24 Hours’ on the 18th of November, Wednesday at 9 PM, only on HistoryTV18.
Link for Show Promo – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrgCYl5FMpQ