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Gurkha Warrior

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The film Gurkha Warrior is the symbolic representation of the bravery and gallant battle skills Gurkha Soldiers showed during the battles in the dense forests of Malaya, Brunei and Burma during the world wars. The story portrays Section Commander Corporal Birkha Bahadur as the lead and his subordinates who land in the jungle of Malaya for a rescue mission. During the mission the platoon faces a surprise attack by the enemy force one night and the platoon ends up scattered into several groups. Now, Corporal Birkha Bahadur must find his friends and subordinates. It is obvious that a soldier faces various hardships in the jungle during the war. He misses his family and home. During which a surprise attack from the enemy force is a significant blow upon the soldiers' morale. Despite all these hardships Birkha Bahadur and his team lead a successful mission and prove that despite any hardships Gurkha soldiers are the best of any soldiers there can be. His team performs with all the gallantry and gives a serious blow to the enemy team. During the mission Corporal Birkha Bahadur’s team moves on with all the energy they've got signifying the importance of Gurkhas in the army. Despite the yearning and love for motherland Nepal, their mothers, wives and families the soldiers perform their best with all the bravery and prove once again their dedication to the victory. Even though they might never see their motherland, mother, family and wife they fight without any fear of death. They are adamant to fight for their victory. make the enemy suffer and complete the mission at any cost their victory might claim from them. Many died and several are lost. Some captured by the enemies. But they push forward their mission head-on. During the process they claim one small victory after another despite all the losses and hardships. Ultimately leading to the final victory. Gurkha Warrior is one small representation of thousands of such victorious stories of Gurkha Soldiers who fought at various world stages of the world war.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 11/08/2023
2/5
Director Milan Chams’s script, co-written with Giriraj Ghimire, is chock full of cliches and cornball sentimentality – which will possibly make this reassuringly familiar for its intended audience. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 04/13/2025
7
In the end, “Gurkha Warrior” may not be a deeply philosophical film, but as an action-oriented war epic, it excels and is sure to satisfy fans of the genre. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 11/14/2023
3/5
It remains exciting and involving even if rah-rah heroics and hideous villainy eliminate nuance. Indeed, it's clear that acclaimed Nepalese director Milan Chams set out to make a film that honoured these fierce soldiers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Acquisitions A @RT68649663 02/21/2025 The intense battle scenes and strong performances, particularly from Ritesh Chams, drive the story forward. The film effectively captures jungle warfare and the distinct culture of the Gurkhas, all while not shying away from the harsh realities of war. It’s a gripping, emotional experience that blends action with history. See more Read all reviews
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Milan Chams

Director

Vijay Lama

Gurkha Major

Ritesh Chams

Birkha Rai

Diggaj Khatri

Bhim Bahadur

Rebika Gurung

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Kabita Ale

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Synopsis The film Gurkha Warrior is the symbolic representation of the bravery and gallant battle skills Gurkha Soldiers showed during the battles in the dense forests of Malaya, Brunei and Burma during the world wars. The story portrays Section Commander Corporal Birkha Bahadur as the lead and his subordinates who land in the jungle of Malaya for a rescue mission. During the mission the platoon faces a surprise attack by the enemy force one night and the platoon ends up scattered into several groups. Now, Corporal Birkha Bahadur must find his friends and subordinates. It is obvious that a soldier faces various hardships in the jungle during the war. He misses his family and home. During which a surprise attack from the enemy force is a significant blow upon the soldiers' morale. Despite all these hardships Birkha Bahadur and his team lead a successful mission and prove that despite any hardships Gurkha soldiers are the best of any soldiers there can be. His team performs with all the gallantry and gives a serious blow to the enemy team. During the mission Corporal Birkha Bahadur’s team moves on with all the energy they've got signifying the importance of Gurkhas in the army. Despite the yearning and love for motherland Nepal, their mothers, wives and families the soldiers perform their best with all the bravery and prove once again their dedication to the victory. Even though they might never see their motherland, mother, family and wife they fight without any fear of death. They are adamant to fight for their victory. make the enemy suffer and complete the mission at any cost their victory might claim from them. Many died and several are lost. Some captured by the enemies. But they push forward their mission head-on. During the process they claim one small victory after another despite all the losses and hardships. Ultimately leading to the final victory. Gurkha Warrior is one small representation of thousands of such victorious stories of Gurkha Soldiers who fought at various world stages of the world war.
Director
Milan Chams
Producer
Milan Chams, Susmita Waiba, Suman Rai
Screenwriter
Milan Chams, Giriraj Ghimire, Milan Chams, Giriraj Ghimire
Genre
Action, War, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 55m
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