'Paltan' Diaries: Here's what JP Dutta did to maintain authenticity in the film

Veteran director JP Dutta appointed an army person on set to ensure all army protocols were been followed properly while shooting Paltan.Captain Gupta, was the appointed army officer who ensured uniforms, day to day update to the MD and made sure that everything on the set is as authentic as a real army camp.

JP Dutta didn't leave any stone unturned to make the film look realistic as recreating the war scenario of 60's today required a lot of research. JP Dutta, after treating the audience with India's most loved war dramas Border (1997) and LOC Kargil (2003), will now be presenting his upcoming offering titled Paltan, completing India's biggest war trilogy.

Paltan showcases the story of the Indian forces battling a Chinese infiltration. Based on the Nathu La military clashes of 1967 which took place along the Sikkim border.

Zee Studios and JP Dutta Films’ upcoming war drama Paltan stars an ensemble cast of Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Choudhary, Harshvardhan Rane and Siddhant Kapoor amongst others. Based on the Nathu La military clashes of 1967 which took place along the Sikkim border, Paltan showcases an untold story of the Indian forces facing off in an intense battle to ward off the Chinese infiltration.

Renowned filmmaker JP Dutta returns to direction after 12 years with Paltan. The national-award-winning director had earlier treated the audience with war films like Border, LOC Kargil, and Refugee among others. With power-packed performances, the film promises to tell the riveting, untold story of the bravest of Indian soldiers who fought with their brothers next to them till the end.

Presented by Zee Studios and produced by JP Dutta Films, 'Paltan' is slated to release on September 7.