Some records suggest an internal explosion or a technical error while the submarine was laying its own mines.
While inspired by true events, the film is a work of fiction and takes creative liberties with character dynamics and the specific sequence of the underwater battle.
What the Pakistani high command did not anticipate was Indian intelligence (RAW and the Naval Intelligence). They had been tracking the Ghazi’s movement. Upon learning the Ghazi was headed east, the Indian Navy did something clever: they faked the INS Vikrant’s location. The Ghazi Attack
Every year on December 4 (Navy Day in India), the sailors of the Eastern Naval Command remember . For Pakistan, the Ghazi represents a "martyrdom" of brave men undone by faulty equipment.
Vice Admiral N. Krishnan used the aging destroyer INS Rajput as a decoy to impersonate the Vikrant, luring the Ghazi into a trap. The Sinking (Dec 3-4, 1971): Some records suggest an internal explosion or a
The film is India's first underwater war movie, directed by .
The Indian Navy's success in the Ghazi Attack demonstrated its capabilities and bravery in the face of adversity. The operation was hailed as a heroic achievement, and several Indian sailors and officers were decorated for their gallantry. They had been tracking the Ghazi’s movement
The sinking of the Ghazi was a major blow to the Pakistani Navy and had a significant impact on the course of the war. The Ghazi was one of Pakistan's most advanced and capable submarines, and its loss was a severe setback for the Pakistani military.
At approximately 12:02 AM, the INS Rajput detected a disturbance on the sonar. It wasn't the Vikrant; it was the Ghazi trying to run deep to avoid detection. The Rajput initiated a depth charge attack. The official war record states that the depth charges exploded near the submarine, causing catastrophic internal explosions—likely detonating the Ghazi’s own mines or torpedoes.