Ishaan Khattar’s latest film, Pippa, has been making waves due to its intense plot and the military tanks. This biographical war film is based on the life of Captain Balram Singh Mehta. He was in India’s 45 Cavalry regiment and fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, along with his siblings. The film is directed by Raja Krishna Menon and is an adaptation of real-life events during the Battle of Garibpur in 1971.
The film is produced by RSVP Movies and Roy Kapur Films with Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur serving as producers. Pippa stars Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, and Priyanshu Painyuli as leads. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 10, 2023. Check out the trailer for Ishaan Khattar’s Pippa:
Pippa 2023 Movie: What happens at the end?
Towards the end of Pippa, Balli breaks an important protocol during the joint military exercise between India and Russia. In an attempt to test the Russian military tanks, he drives the vessel into deep water. While he is able to bring the tank back on land, his lack of obedience is not overlooked. An inquiry is set against him, which leads the disciplinary committee to question if he is fit enough to join the troop.
While the Indian Army prepares itself to extend support to Bangladesh, Balli has to settle for a desk job. However, every now and then, he tries to convince the senior officers to allow him to return to his unit. Due to this, his relationship with his family also turns bitter. He starts talking back at his brother who is preparing to leave for Bangladesh. He even speaks to Radha’s potential matrimonial match, asking him to back out.
However, things start to look up when he is called back for his expertise. Balli is given the challenge of finding a way to fit four men in the PT-76 tanks. These tanks are named Pippa due to their ability to float on water like a tin box.
Balli comes up with the best solution to the problem – modifying the seating arrangement. He suggests that it is best for the tank commander to stand as it would allow them a 360-degree view and save crucial time that is usually wasted in getting up from the seated position. Balli’s practical idea impresses Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, which leads to Balli joining his unit in the East. However, he does not realize the depth of the situation until he comes across the countless refugees. This motivates him to fight for Bangladesh’s liberation.
Did Balli save his brother Ram?
On the other hand, Balli’s brother Ram, who is posted at the India-Bangladesh border, enters East Pakistan as Mohammad Nadeef. He starts living with Mukti Bahini, however, due to a sudden attack one night, he is taken prisoner by two army men. Once they realize that Ram can not speak Bengali, they know he is from the Indian Army. These army men torture him to confess, which he endures, and refuse to give away the truth.
Meanwhile, the war begins after the Pakistani Army marches towards the Indian borders. Equipped with the Pippas, the Indian Army is able to easily destroy the Pakistani M-24 Chaffee tanks. However, Major Daljit Singh Narang is killed during the attack, which results in Captain Balram Singh Mehta, second-in-command, taking over the charge. Under his instructions, the Indian Army causes immense damage to the Pakistani 3rd Armoured Squadron.
Once Balli learns that his brother is taken prisoner by the Pakistani Army, he is determined to rescue him. The Mukti Bahini also extends their support and helps the Indian Army detect landmines that are scattered around the area.
At the end of Pippa, the Indian Army enters Burinda at the right moment, and saves Ram Mehta. He feels immense pride when he watches his brother take charge. Balli sees the Pakistani Air Force make the rounds, and with the help of Ram, he is able to destroy the aircraft. Balli is finally reunited with his brother, the two decide to overcome their differences. The Pakistani Army ultimately surrenders to the Indian Army and East Pakistan is declared a free country.
Stream Pippa on Amazon Prime Video now.
