It is the story of the last stand of brave 21 Sikh soldiers against 10000 Afghans. Here are seven reasons why I loved Kesari and why you will love it too. 1) Its history that matters - growing up in school, I was always learning the history of rulers who had abused there power for self aggrandisement. Yet, the real history of our brave heroes and martyrs could only be heard through folklores and anecdotes. Hence, I was pleasantly surprised when Bollywood offered a biopic based on my childhood heroes “the martyrs of Saragrahi”. 2) Its honest - The invaders from the western boarders to India came as savages and barbarians. They were responsible for countless genocides and destructions of cultural establishments like the universities of Nalanda etc. invaders like Gazni and Timur were known sadists that derived pleasure from great human suffering. Timur alone was responsible for executing a hundred thousand captives. The movie has no qualms in showing depravity of the antagonist in the film. The movie also sheds light on how religious thoughts can be used to promote political propaganda 3) It shows the weakness of our heroes - Legend tells that heroes like Bhishma Pitamah were unbeatable in a fair fight. Hence, Shikandi was used as a shield to obtain victory. The biggest failings of our heroes were their uncompromising belief on their moral code. A huge weakness that can be exploited if the enemy is willing to cheat. Something that is perfectly portrayed when our heroes are unwilling to harm children. Tools used to subdue them. 4) Realistic action - As a martial artist, I was amazed on how realistically the action is portrayed, From the sword fight to the use of chakram. The film doesn’t unnecessarily give our heroes superhuman abilities but show the actual rawness of hand to hand combat as the battle deteriorates from shooting to bayonet melees. It is a story of the last stand of martyrs and the movie does justice to their bravery. 5) Emotional touch - The film beautifully captures a soldier's attachment to their family and the love stories portrayed touch your heart. It could be the love of a soldier with its infant child or a son missing his mother or Akshay Kumar's commendable portrayal of Ishar Singh missing his wife. 6) heart touching music - I have to say I was scared going into the cinema as in the film promotions songs like “menu kendo” were heavily promoted. I wondered how I could see my heroes dancing to such vague tunes, yet the editors did a great job in editing out all unwanted music. Tracks like "Deh Shiva"by Sukwinder Singh and "Jasleen Royal, and Ek Onkaar by Jassi are sure to induce goosebumps. 7) It is an homage to our ancestors - Though the movie has a mammoth run time. I had fun and appreciated the characters of Ishar Singh and Gurumukh Singh. The most amazing thing being how true the director kept the story to historical events. From the politics at fort Lockhart and fort Gulistan to the battle cries of Shahid Gurumukh Singh as he was burnt alive in his signalling post are all facts that can be easily verified by anyone with a phone and internet. In the end if you know about the 300 Spartans last stand and not about the glory of 21 Sikhs, Kesari is a must watch. God bless Akshay Kumar with health, wealth and happiness so he may continue to be a raconteur of our rich history.