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<div>{{short description|2021 Indian web series by Mahesh Manjrekar}}<br />
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{{Infobox television<br />
| name = 1962: The War in the Hills<br />
| image = 1962- War in the Hills Poster.jpeg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| genre = [[War film|War Drama]]<br />
| based_on = [[Sino-Indian War|China-India War]]<br />
| runtime = <br />
| creator = <br />
| director = [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]<br />
| starring = {{plainlist|<br />
* [[Abhay Deol]]<br />
* [[Sumeet Vyas]]<br />
* [[Akash Thosar]]<br />
* [[Mahie Gill]]<br />
}}<br />
| writer = [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]<br />
| theme_music_composer = <br />
| composer = [[Hitesh Modak]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| location = India<br />
| cinematography = Karan B. Rawat<br />
| editor = Sarvesh Parab<br />
| network = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]<br />
| picture_format = [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]<br />
| released = <br />
| first_aired = {{start date|df=yes|2021|02|26}}<br />
| last_aired = <br />
| company = [[Arre (brand)|Arre Studios]]<br />
| distributor = [[Star India]]<br />
| executive_producer = <br />
| producer = Ajay Chacko<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 10<br />
| list_episodes = #Episodes<br />
| website = <br />
| image_alt = <br />
| channel = <br />
| first_run = <br />
}}<br />
'''''1962: The War in the Hills''''' is an Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[War film|war drama]] [[Television series|streaming-television series]] for [[Disney+ Hotstar]], written and directed by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]. Inspired by the [[1962 Sino-Indian war]], the series features [[Abhay Deol]], [[Sumeet Vyas]], [[Mahie Gill]] and [[Akash Thosar]] in leading roles. The series showcases a fictional account of real battles fought in [[Galwan Valley]] and [[Rezang La]] where 125 soldiers of the [[Indian Army]] were tasked with defending against a 3000 strong [[People's Liberation Army]] <ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Rawat|first=Kshitij|date=2021-02-12|title=1962 The War In The Hills trailer: Abhay Deol-starrer drama takes us back to original Galwan Valley clash|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-trailer-abhay-deol-starrer-drama-is-about-the-original-galwan-valley-clash-7189639/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-01-28|title=Trailer Talk: 1962 The War In The Hills On Disney+Hotstar Starring Abhay Deol Is A Prescient Reminder Of India's Loss In A War Against China|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/trailer-talk/bollywood-trailer/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-hotstar-starring-abhay-deol-is-a-prescient-reminder-of-india-loss-in-a-war-against-china-feb-26/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-29|website=Film Companion|language=en-US}}</ref> <br />
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The series released on 26 February 2021 on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cyril|first=Grace|date=27 January 2021|title=Abhay Deol's Indo-China war drama 1962 The War In The Hills to drop on Feb 26|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/abhay-deol-s-indo-china-war-drama-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-to-drop-on-feb-26-1763136-2021-01-27|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> and received mostly mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its long run time and visual effects.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/1962-a-war-in-the-hills-review-we-suffered-through-this-hotstar-special-so-you-dont-have-to-7205843/|title=1962 The War In the Hills review: We suffered through this Hotstar Special so you don't have to|date=27 February 2021}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-review-hotstar-owes-us-a-vacation-in-the-hills-for-suffering-abhay-deol-s-awful-show-101614253968858.html|title=1962 The War in the Hills review: Hotstar owes us a Vacation in the Hills for suffering through Abhay Deol's awful show|date=26 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The official synopsis reads,<ref name=":3" /><br />
{{Quote|text=Inspired by true events, 1962: The War In The Hills is a fictional take about one of the fiercest battles ever fought. 124 Indian soldiers of ‘C Company’ of an Indian army battalion fought 3000 Chinese to the last man and last bullet; led by their leader Major Suraj Singh. Hailing from the village of Rewari, this is also a story about their personal battles, their life beyond their uniforms and their times of love, heartbreak, longing and celebration. They band together in the harshest battlefield and hold up a strategic pass that stopped the infiltrating army from taking over a prime airstrip fighting till their last breath to protect what truly belonged to the nation – Ladakh.}}<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{incomplete|section|other cast members|date=February 2021}}<br />
* [[Abhay Deol]] as Major Suraj Singh,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-02-11|title=Mahesh Manjrekar directs his son Satya Manjrekar in 1962: The War in the Hills|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/mahesh-manjrekar-directs-son-satya-manjrekar-1962-war-hills/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> a character inspired by [[Shaitan Singh|Major Shaitan Singh]]<br />
* [[Sumeet Vyas]] as Officer Ram Kumar<br />
* [[Akash Thosar]] as Sepoy Kishan Yadav<br />
* [[Mahie Gill]] as Ms. Shagun Singh, wife of Suraj Singh, inspired by Shaitan Singh's wife Ms. Shagun Kanwar<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=4 February 2021|title=Mahie Gill opens up about her powerful role in 1962: The War In The Hills|url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/digital/mahie-gill-opens-up-about-her-powerful-role-in-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-on-disney+-hotstar-61160|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Mumbai Live|language=en}}</ref><br />
*Hemal Ingle as Radha<br />
*[[Pooja Sawant]] as Padma<br />
* [[Rohan Gandotra]] as Sepoy Karan Yadav<br />
*Vineet Sharma as Subhedar Hardam Singh Yadav<br />
*Jay Parab as Sepoy Nakul<br />
*Satya Manjrekar as Sepoy Gopal Yadav<br />
*Sanjay Dadich as Mohan Yadav<br />
*Prem Dharmadhikari (child) as Raju Yadav<br />
* [[Bijou Thaangjam]] as a Chinese soldier<br />
* [[Meiyang Chang]] as Major Lin<br />
* Liao Meng Chi as Ug Lee<br />
* Pawandeep Rajan as Nodo Tana<br />
* Divyansh Mishra as a young boy<br />
* [[Anup Soni]] as Major Khattar<br />
* Karim Hajee as General Singha<br />
* [[Rochelle Rao]] as Rimpa<br />
* Jaideep Singh Sehmbi as Sepoy Vishal Sardar<br />
* Diganta Hazarika as Pema<br />
* [[Pallavi Kulkarni]] as Jaya<br />
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== Episodes==<br />
{{Episode table |background=64544C |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |released=y |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
|Title = Hindi Cheeni Bhai Bhai?<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = In 1962, Major Suraj Singh of the K Regiment acquires critical intelligence from the border. Meanwhile, the soldiers in his unit deal with friendship, love, rivalry and marriage.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|Title = Love and War<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = India learns about China's expansionist plans. Back in Rewari, a love triangle implodes when Radha chooses Kishan over Karan.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|Title = 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Backward<br />
|RTitle =<br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = While India goes ahead with the Forward Policy, the Chinese depute Major Lin to lead their offensive. At the same time, Rewari is all set for Sepoy Gopal's wedding.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|Title = Ceasefire?<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Suraj's meticulous planning bears fruit when they recapture Tooka Post. However, the victory is short-lived and the situation goes downhill.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|Title = Independence Day<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Hardham takes an extreme step to seek justice for Gopal. Later, when Radha's parents decide to fix her marriage to Karan, Jaya spills the beans about Kishan.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|Title = At War<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = As border tensions intensify, war becomes inevitable. Back in Rewari, Ram Kumar opens up about his wife and Radha goes on a hunger strike.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 7<br />
|Title = Road to Shaksa La<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Major Khattar sends C Company to Shaksa La, and the only way to reach the post is on foot. Soon they realise that courage is not enough to manoeuvre the difficult terrain.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 8<br />
|Title = Vidhur Ashram<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Knowing her secret, Suraj refuses to leave Shagun, but she convinces him to go to Chuhul HQ. Moreover, no one but Suraj believes the Chinese will attack from Shaksa La.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 9<br />
|Title = The Last Stand<br />
|RTitle =<br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Radar returns injured and bloody to Chuhul HQ and recounts the events that took place in Shaksa La. Back home, Jaya and Shagun have to fight their families and their demons.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 10<br />
|Title = Escape to Victory<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|WrittenBy = Mahesh Manjrekar<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|df=y|2021|2|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = The ceasefire is declared at a heavy cost. The soldiers' families mourn them, but Radha believes Kishan is alive. Meanwhile, Rinpa sees someone unexpected at the Chinese camp.<br />
|LineColor = 64544C<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
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== Production ==<br />
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=== Development ===<br />
In July 2019, [[Hotstar]] had announced its collaboration with [[Arre (brand)|Arre Studios]] to produce a new series showcasing the life of soldiers, based on the backdrop of the [[Sino-Indian War|Sino-Indian war]] happened in 1962 and roped in [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] to direct the series.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Abhay Deol to play an army officer in Hotstar's next web show on Indo-China war|url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/webcast-news/news/33058/Exclusive-Abhay-Deol-to-play-an-army-officer-in-Hotstars-next-web-show-on-Indo-China-war.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Peeping Moon|language=en}}</ref> A source from the online portal ''Peeping Moon'' stated that [[Abhay Deol]] will act in the series as [[Shaitan Singh|Major Shaitan Singh]] who was the frontrunner of the [[Indian Army]] during that period.<ref name=":5" /> The team kickstarted the casting process in the very same month which was ended on August 2019.<ref name=":5" /> It was touted to be one of the most costliest [[List of Hotstar original programming|Hotstar original]] productions. The series producer Ajay Chacko stated that "We haven’t treated the series as an OTT show but three feature films rolled into one. It took us about two-and-half years from the inception to finish. It’s not an ordinary show, but one with many firsts."<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=1962: The War In The Hills has all the ingredients of a stunning spectacle|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-has-all-the-ingredients-of-a-stunning-spectacle-213083|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Casting ===<br />
The project came into news in mid-November 2019 with Abhay Deol being confirmed as the lead actor in the series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=As we said it! Abhay Deol roped in for Mahesh Manjrekar's costliest Hotstar web show based on the Indo-China war|url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/webcast-news/news/37911/As-we-said-it-Abhay-Deol-roped-in-for-Mahesh-Manjrekars-costliest-Hotstar-web-show-based-on-the-Indo-China-war.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Peeping Moon|language=en}}</ref> [[Sumeet Vyas]] and [[Akash Thosar]] were also confirmed to play the pivotal characters in the series. Thosar stated that he eventually wanted to join the Indian Army since he was passionate in the profession during his childhood, but as it failed to happen, he eventually became an actor.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Scroll|title='1962: The War in the Hills': Sumeet Vyas and Akash Thosar on 'a dream come true'|url=https://scroll.in/reel/987651/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-sumeet-vyas-and-akash-thosar-on-a-dream-come-true|access-date=2021-03-29|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> Thosar stated that he was about to play a fictional soldier which he stated it as his "dream come true moment". He further stated that he had to gain 10 kilos for his role and also performed stunts for the first time.<ref name=":6" /> Vyas also stated that the biggest challenge in the series is doing stunt sequences, since he was initially a part of comedy and romantic genre series.<ref name=":6" /> On February 2021, [[Mahie Gill]] was announced to pair opposite Abhay Deol as Shagun Singh's wife. This marked their reunion of Deol and Gill after the 2009 film ''[[Dev.D]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Mahie Gill to reunite with Abhay Deol in 1962 The War In The Hills|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/mahie-gill-to-reunite-with-abhay-deol-in-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-7174587/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
Shooting of the series began in September 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiNovember 21|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=November 21|first2=2019UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2019 16:16|title=Abhay Deol and Mahesh Manjrekar napping on the set is hilarious. Seen yet?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/abhay-deol-and-mahesh-manjrekar-napping-on-the-set-is-hilarious-seen-yet-1621201-2019-11-21|access-date=2021-03-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> As the series requried stunts and action sequences, the production team roped in [[Don Lee]], an internationally acclaimed stunt choreographer who is known for films such as ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean]]'' and ''[[Star Trek]]'' for the stunts.<ref name=":7" /> Most of the series were shot in [[Ladakh]] and [[Panchgani]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=12 February 2021|title='1962: The War In The Hills has been a surreal experience'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2021/feb/12/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-has-been-a-surreal-experience-2262781.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-02-13|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Actor Rohan Gandotra about the shooting in Ladakh eventually stated that it was a surreal experience and he also had developed health issues citing shoot in high altitude.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=MumbaiFebruary 25|first1=Shweta Keshri|last2=February 25|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 15:41|title=Rohan Gandotra shares how he shot in harsh weather in Ladakh for 1962 The War in the Hills|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/rohan-gandotra-shares-how-he-shot-in-harsh-weather-in-ladakh-for-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-1772997-2021-02-25|access-date=2021-03-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> He stated that " Shooting in high terrain can be a challenge, especially with harsh weather conditions. But we trained really well and once we got to the shoot, everything made sense. It made me wonder — if we find it so tough to shoot for a few days, imagine what our soldiers go through on a daily basis."<ref>{{Cite web|title=It's been a surreal experience working on 1962 The War In The Hills: Rohan Gandotra|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/11/its-been-a-surreal-experience-working-on-1962the-war-in-the-hills-rohangandotra-22771.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> By December 2019, the makers had wrapped the shoot and entered post-production which has been completed few days before the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown]] in March 2020 was announced.<ref name=":6" /><br />
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=== Soundtrack ===<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = 1962: The War In The Hills<br />
| type = [[soundtrack]]<br />
| artist = [[Hitesh Modak]]<br />
| released = 19 February 2021<br />
| recorded = 2020–2021<br />
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 44:55<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| label = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]<br />
| producer = [[Hitesh Modak]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Jinde Meriye]]<br />
| prev_year = 2020<br />
| misc = {{Singles<br />
| name = 1962: The War In The Hills<br />
| type = soundtrack<br />
| single1 = Hum Shaan Se Jalne Nikle Hai<br />
| single1date = 5 February 2021<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
The soundtrack and score is composed by [[Hitesh Modak]] and lyrics for the soundtrack album were penned by Lavraj. The music video for the first song "Hum Shaan Se Jalne Nikle Hai" was released first on 5 February 2021.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=5 February 2021|title=Hum Shaan Se Jalne Nikle Hai - Original soundtrack of 1962: The War In The Hills is out|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/05/hum-shaan-se-jalne-nikle-hai-original-soundtrack-of-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-is-out-22677.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The entire soundtrack featuring 11 songs have been released on 19 February 2021. The album featurs vocals by Hitesh Modak, [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Salman Ali]], [[Sukhwinder Singh]], Farhad Bhiwandiwala, Aanandi Joshi, Shailey Bidwaikar, Shamika Bhide, Susmirata Dawalkar, Maanuni Desai and Sanket Naik.<ref>{{Citation|title=1962: The War In the Hills by Hitesh Modak|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/1962-the-war-in-the-hills/1553748906|language=en-gb|access-date=2021-03-29}}</ref><br />
{{Track listing<br />
| all_lyrics = Lavraj<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = Hum Shaan Se Jalne Nikle Hai<br />
| extra1 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Salman Ali]]<br />
| length1 = 08:57<br />
| title2 = Moh Ki Dori<br />
| extra2 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], Aanandi Joshi<br />
| length2 = 03:50<br />
| title3 = Black Turtle<br />
| extra3 = [[Hitesh Modak]]<br />
| length3 = 03:25<br />
| title4 = Hum Shaan Se Jalne Nikle Hai<br />
| note4 = Rap<br />
| extra4 = Hitesh Modak, Farhad Bhiwandiwala<br />
| length4 = 01:13<br />
| title5 = Ladli Tu<br />
| extra5 = Shailey Bidwaikar<br />
| length5 = 00:46<br />
| title6 = Soja Meri Aankhon Ke Taare<br />
| extra6 = Shailey Bidwaikar<br />
| length6 = 07:29<br />
| title7 = Moh Ki Dori<br />
| note7 = Sad Version<br />
| extra7 = Hitesh Modak, Aanandi Joshi<br />
| length7 = 07:24<br />
| title8 = 1962: Opening Credit<br />
| extra8 = Hitesh Modak, Maanuni Desai<br />
| length8 = 00:44<br />
| title9 = Vaishnav Jan To<br />
| extra9 = Hitesh Modak, Shamika Bhide, Susmirata Dawalkar<br />
| length9 = 03:21<br />
| title10 = Vande Mataram<br />
| extra10 = Hitesh Modak, Shailey Bidwaikar, Sanket Naik<br />
| length10 = 03:52<br />
| title11 = Mere Sau Karam Tere Shaan Pe Qurbaan Hai<br />
| extra11 = Shailey Bidwaikar<br />
| length11 = 02:54<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
Originally planned for a 2021 release, the series was advanced for a November 2020 release as the 13th edition of the [[Indian Premier League]] will end on this month.<ref name=":0" /> It is mostly due to the [[anti-Chinese sentiment]] prevailing in India after the [[Galwan Valley skirmish|Galwan Valley disputes]] happened in June 2020. However the slated release did not happen due to certain reasons.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2020-09-17|title=SCOOP: Abhay Deol-Mahesh Manjrekar's web series on Indo-China war preponed to cash in on the anti-China sentiment : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-abhay-deol-mahesh-manjrekars-web-series-indo-china-war-preponed-cash-anti-china-sentiment/|access-date=2021-03-29|language=en}}</ref> On 26 January 2021, coinciding with [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]], the first look of the series was released through social media platforms which featured references to the 2020 [[Galwan Valley skirmish|Galwan Valley clash]].<ref name=":0" /> The official trailer of the series was released on [[YouTube]] on 12 February 2021.<ref name=":3" /> The series premiered through [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 26 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=MumbaiJanuary 27|first1=Grace Cyril|last2=January 27|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 12:19|title=Abhay Deol's Indo-China war drama 1962 The War In The Hills to drop on Feb 26|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/abhay-deol-s-indo-china-war-drama-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-to-drop-on-feb-26-1763136-2021-01-27|access-date=2021-03-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
[[Saibal Chatterjee]] of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave two-and-a-half out of five stars and stated "The depiction of the titular war just about passes muster. The women who embody the tragic consequences of military conflict steal the show and nudge it into an unusual orbit, making ''1962: The War In The Hills'' far more watchable than it would otherwise have been."<ref>{{Cite web|title=1962: The War In The Hills Review - Abhay Deol Is Perfectly Cast In This Military Action Drama|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-review-abhay-deol-is-perfectly-cast-in-this-military-action-drama-2-5-stars-out-of-5-2378978|access-date=2021-03-29|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> Kirti Tulsiani of ''Zoom TV'' gave two-and-a-half out of five stars and stated "The show, in that regard, is a must-watch as it humanises soldiers in the day and age where people often end up using their stories as tokens of patriotism on social media. However, there are flaws too. If you are ready to overlook the dramatisation of many moments and also expect some creative liberties, then ''1962: The War in the Hills'' is a show you can watch."<ref>{{Cite web|title=1962: The War in the Hills review: Abhay Deol, Akash Thosar shine in the war drama series|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/web-series-movies/web-series-movies-review/article/1962-the-war-in-the-hills-review-1962-the-war-in-the-hills-show-review-rating-abhay-deol-anup-soni-mahie-gill-sumeet-vyas-akash-thosar-hemal-ingle/725287|access-date=2021-03-29|website=www.zoomtventertainment.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
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Ektaa Malik of ''[[Indian Express|The Indian Express]]'' gave one-out of five stars saying "the show pretends to be a period piece, but fails miserably".<ref name="auto" /> Rohan Naahar writing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' panned the series describing "Shrill, tacky, and jaw-droppingly amateurish, Abhay Deol's Hotstar war drama is the worst show on a mainstream Indian platform."<ref name="auto1"/> Jyoti Kanyal of ''[[India Today]]'' wrote "1962: The War On The Hills is a highly disappointing war drama. The plot is not engaging, you cannot empathise with any of the characters, and to top it all, there's no adherence to any logic."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=MumbaiFebruary 26|first1=Jyoti Kanyal|last2=February 26|first2=2021UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2021 11:33|title=1962 The War On The Hills Review: Abhay Deol web series is a big disappointment|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/1962-the-war-on-the-hills-review-abhay-deol-web-series-is-a-big-disappointment-1773325-2021-02-26|access-date=2021-03-29|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Infobox person<br />
| image = Sakina Jaffrey 2014.jpg<br />
| caption = Jaffrey at the 2014 [[Montclair Film Festival]]<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|2|14|mf=y}}<br />
| birth_place = [[New York City, New York]], [[U.S.]]<br />
| death_date = <br />
| death_place = <br />
| occupation = Actress<br />
| years_active = 1988–present<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sakina Jaffrey''' (born February 14, 1962) is an American actress.<br />
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==Early life==<br />
Jaffrey was born in New York City, the youngest daughter of Indian-born parents, actress and food and travel writer [[Madhur Jaffrey]], and actor [[Saeed Jaffrey]]. Her parents divorced when she was three years old, and she grew up estranged from her father, who subsequently moved to the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite news|title=The three faces of Saeed Jaffrey|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=February 2, 1992|author=Sid Adilman|page=C1}}</ref> <br />
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Jaffrey picked up her love of Chinese culture from her elder sister, Meera. She graduated from [[Vassar College]] in 1984, with a major in [[Mandarin Chinese|Chinese Language]] and Literature at the college, originally planning to be a translator before she became an actress.<ref>{{cite news|title=Actress Sakina Jaffrey: Getting Used to the Red Carpet|newspaper=Boca Raton News|date=July 4, 2004|author=Kay Renz|page=8V}}</ref> <br />
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She lives in [[Nyack, New York]] with her husband, Francis Wilkinson, a journalist, and their two children, Cassius and Jamila.<br />
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==Career==<br />
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Jaffrey appeared with her father in the film [[Masala (1991 film)|''Masala'']] (1991) and with her mother in ''[[The Perfect Murder (1988 film)|The Perfect Murder]]'' (1988). In 2002, she appeared in ''[[The Truth About Charlie]]'' starring [[Mark Wahlberg]]. Her children Cassius and Jamila appear with her in ''[[Raising Helen]]'' (2004) and in ''[[The Ode]]'' (2008).<br />
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She starred as Linda Vasquez, the [[White House Chief of Staff]], in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[House of Cards (American TV series)|House of Cards]]'' (2013). In 2014, it was announced that she would be appearing in the second season of [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'s television series ''[[Sleepy Hollow (TV series)|Sleepy Hollow]]'' as Leena Reyes, the new sheriff.<br />
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From 2016 to 2018, she had a starring role in the [[NBC]] television series ''[[Timeless (TV series)|Timeless]]'' as Homeland Security Agent Denise Christopher. <br />
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She also starred as Malini Soni in ''[[The Meyerowitz Stories]]'', a 2017 comedy-drama film directed by [[Noah Baumbach]] and costarring [[Dustin Hoffman]] and [[Adam Sandler]].<br />
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==Filmography==<br />
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===Film===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Title<br />
! Role<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 1988 || ''[[The Perfect Murder (1988 film)|The Perfect Murder]]'' || Neena Lal || <br />
|-<br />
| 1989 || ''[[Slaves of New York]]'' || Willfredo's receptionist || <br />
|-<br />
| 1991 || ''[[Masala (1991 film)|Masala]]'' || Rita Solanki || <br />
|-<br />
| 1995 || ''[[The Indian in the Cupboard (film)|The Indian in the Cupboard]]'' || Lucy || <br />
|-<br />
| 1996 || ''[[Daylight (1996 film)|Daylight]]'' || Kit's passenger #1 || <br />
|-<br />
| 1999 || ''[[Chutney Popcorn]]'' || Sarita || <br />
|-<br />
| 1999 || ''[[Cotton Mary]]'' || Rosie || <br />
|-<br />
| 2001 || ''[[Revolution No. 9]]'' || Dr. Ray || <br />
|-<br />
| 2001 || ''[[The Mystic Masseur]]'' || Suruj Mooma || <br />
|-<br />
| 2002 || ''[[The Guru (2002 film)|The Guru]]'' || Young Woman in Dance Class || <br />
|-<br />
| 2002 || ''[[The Truth About Charlie]]'' || Sylvia || <br />
|-<br />
| 2003 || ''Ash Tuesday'' || June || <br />
|-<br />
| 2003 || ''American Made'' || {{n/a}} || Short film<br />
|-<br />
| 2004 || ''[[Raising Helen]]'' || Nilma Prasad || <br />
|-<br />
| 2004 || ''[[The Manchurian Candidate (2004 film)|The Manchurian Candidate]]'' || Mysterious Arabic Woman || <br />
|-<br />
| 2006 || ''Hiding Divya'' || Dr. Sharma || <br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''[[Where God Left His Shoes]]'' || Doctor || <br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''Dharini'' || Kiran || Short film<br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''Waking Dreams'' || Rajani || <br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''[[The Nanny Diaries (film)|The Nanny Diaries]]'' || Sima || <br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''[[Before the Devil Knows You're Dead]]'' || Manager || <br />
|-<br />
| 2008 || ''[[Definitely, Maybe]]'' || School Mom || <br />
|-<br />
| 2008 || ''The Toe Tactic'' || Lacticia Utt || <br />
|-<br />
| 2008 || ''[[The Understudy (2008 film)|The Understudy]]'' || Nurse || <br />
|-<br />
| 2008 || ''[[The Ode]]'' || Parin || <br />
|-<br />
| 2009 || ''Company Retreat'' || Sareeta || <br />
|-<br />
| 2010 || ''Nevermind Nirvana'' || Dr. Sarita Matto || Television film<br />
|-<br />
| 2011 || ''[[Breakaway (2011 film)|Breakaway]]'' || Livleen Singh || <br />
|-<br />
| 2012 || ''[[The Domino Effect]]'' || Serena || <br />
|-<br />
| 2013 || ''The Necklace'' || Sunita || Short film<br />
|-<br />
| 2016 || ''[[Claire in Motion]]'' || Maya || <br />
|-<br />
| 2017 || ''[[The Meyerowitz Stories]]'' || Dr. Soni || <br />
|-<br />
| 2018 || ''[[Red Sparrow]]'' || Trish Forsyth ||<br />
|-<br />
| 2018 || ''[[Behold My Heart]]'' || Jane || <br />
|-<br />
| 2018 || ''[[The Equalizer 2]]'' || Fatima ||<br />
|-<br />
| 2019 || ''[[Late Night (film)|Late Night]]'' || Mrs. Patel ||<br />
|-<br />
| 2020 || ''[[Soul (2020 film)|Soul]]'' || Doctor || Voice role<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Television===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year || Title || Role || Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 2000 || ''[[Law & Order]]'' || Dr. Balikrishan || Episode: "Endurance"<br />
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| 2003–05 || ''[[Third Watch]]'' || Dr. Hickman || 16 episodes<br />
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| 2004 || ''[[Sex and the City]]'' || Rama Patel || Episode: "Splat!"<br />
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| 2004 || ''[[Law & Order]]'' || Roya Koutal || Episode: "Caviar Emptor"<br />
|-<br />
| 2006 || ''[[Heroes (U.S. TV series)|Heroes]]'' || Mrs. Suresh || 2 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''What Goes On'' || Asha || Episode: "Blue"<br />
|-<br />
| 2007 || ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' || Geeta Chanoor || Episode: "Outsider"<br />
|-<br />
| 2011 || ''[[Blue Bloods (TV series)|Blue Bloods]]'' || Mrs. Demir || Episode: "Thanksgiving"<br />
|-<br />
| 2012 || ''[[Girls (TV series)|Girls]]'' || Gynecologist || Episode: "Vagina Panic"<br />
|-<br />
| 2013–18 || ''[[House of Cards (American TV series)|House of Cards]]'' || Linda Vasquez || 19 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2014–15 || ''[[Sleepy Hollow (TV series)|Sleepy Hollow]]'' || Sheriff Leena Reyes|| 5 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2014–18 || ''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]]'' || Chondita Samant || 2 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2015–17 || ''[[Mr. Robot]]'' || Antara Nayar || 7 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2015 || ''[[Halal in the Family]]'' || Fatima Qu'osby || 4 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2015–16 || ''[[The Mindy Project]]'' || Sonu Lahiri || 6 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2016 || ''[[Blindspot (TV series)|Blindspot]]'' || Susan Albright || Episode: "Cease Forcing Enemy"<br />
|-<br />
| 2016–18 || ''[[Timeless (TV series)|Timeless]]'' || Agent Denise Christopher || 26 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2017<br />
| ''[[The Problem with Apu]]''<br />
| Herself<br />
| Documentary film <br />
|-<br />
| 2018<br />
| ''[[Homeland (TV series)|Homeland]]''<br />
| Dr. Meyer<br />
| 3 episodes <br />
|-<br />
| 2019<br />
| ''[[American Gods (TV series)|American Gods]]''<br />
| [[Kali|Mama-Ji]]<br />
| 2 episodes<br />
|-<br />
| 2019<br />
| ''[[Lost in Space (2018 TV series)|Lost in Space]]''<br />
| Captain Kamal<br />
| 5 episodes <br />
|-<br />
| 2020<br />
| ''[[Defending Jacob (miniseries)|Defending Jacob]]''<br />
| Lynn Canavan<br />
| Main role<br />
|-<br />
| 2021<br />
| ''[[Snowpiercer (TV series)|Snowpiercer]]''<br />
| Dr Headwood<br />
| Season 2<br />
|}<br />
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==Awards and nominations==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Association<br />
! Category<br />
! Nominated work<br />
! Result<br />
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| 2015 || [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]] || [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series]] || ''[[House of Cards (American TV series)|House of Cards]]'' || {{nom}}<br />
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|}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb name|0415529}}<br />
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