Shevatcha Malusara(1965)

Shevatcha Malusara is a Marathi war film that traces a family's military legacy across three generations. Major Subhanrao Malusare, descended from Shivaji's celebrated lieutenant Tanaji Malusare, earns the Victoria Cross fighting Italian fascists in World War Two. After his death, his wife Savitri resolves their son will never serve in the army. But when the boy's friend dies during the 1962 India-China conflict, she reverses her stance and urges him to fight for his nation, even if it means sacrificing the family's ancient lineage. The film channels the patriotic fervor of Shivaji-era epics into a modern setting, blending historical pride with personal sacrifice through stirring songs and emotional drama.