Maa Tujhhe Salaam

Maa Tujhhe Salaam

Year: 2002

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Hindi

ActionDrama

Sunny Deol plays Major Pratap Singh, commander of an Indian battalion on the Pakistan border in Tinnu Verma’s thriller. His girlfriend, intelligence officer Sonia Khanna (Tabu), tells him the self‑styled warlord Lala wants Kashmir independent. Singh teams up with a former Lala mercenary (Arbaaz Khan) to stop the plot.

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Timeline & Setting – Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002)

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Location

Zhonabad

Zhonabad sits in a high-altitude valley along the border, a rugged landscape of ravines that shapes both defense and daily life. In winter, snow and treacherous passes drive people to relocate, creating opportunities for infiltrators to move through unnoticed. The area is ruled by influential locals who mask covert anti-national activities under a veneer of respectability.

❄️ Border region 🏔️ High-altitude mountains 🛡️ Strategic frontline

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Main Characters – Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002)

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Major Pratap Singh (Sunny Deol)

A fearless Indian military officer who is sent to Zhonabad to oversee Lala and Albaksh, and to stop the infiltrations. He fights alongside locals and Albaksh, improvising a plan against a well-armed terrorist force. In the climactic battle he incapacitates Gul Mastan and leads the assault; he is mortally wounded but survives thanks to the army’s prayers across religions.

🎖️ Protagonist 🗡️ Soldier 🛡️ Leader

Captain Sonia Khanna (Tabu)

An MI officer who detects Lala and Albaksh’s anti-national activities and informs the authorities. She provides crucial intelligence and coordinates the pursuit from the rear, showing resolve and a methodical approach in a male-dominated front. Her actions drive the military response and help align civilian efforts with official operations.

🧭 Intelligence 🛡️ Leader

Albaksh (Arbaaz Khan)

Lala’s illiterate slave and main henchman who is used in anti-national schemes, often unaware of the full extent of the plots. He grows uneasy with Lala’s plans and aids Major Pratap after recognizing the danger. His shift in allegiance demonstrates how fear and coercion shape loyalties in a border region.

🗡️ Henchman

Lala

A respected landlord in Zhonabad who hides his clandestine role as a Pakistani agent, orchestrating infiltrations through mountain passes. He frames Albaksh as a traitor to shield his anti-national activities and manipulates local influence to his advantage. His influence begins to crumble as the operation closes in.

🎭 Manipulator

Gul Mastan

A terrorist commander who leads the infiltrating force and orchestrates the assault against Indian forces. He is incapacitated in the final battle, symbolizing the thwarting of the cross-border operation. His defeat marks a turning point in restoring border security.

💣 Terrorist

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Major Themes – Maa Tujhhe Salaam (2002)

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🪖 Patriotism

Patriotism threads Major Pratap's mission as he risks his life to defend the nation. He coordinates with locals and allies, turning civilian support into a weapon against infiltration. The narrative emphasizes duty across religious lines, showing unity within the Indian army and society in the face of threat. The theme highlights sacrifice, courage, and the resolve to protect borders.

🗺️ Infiltration

Intelligence uncovers Lala and Albaksh's covert network and their use of border terrain to channel terrorists and ammunition. Captain Sonia detects the scheme and triggers military action, bridging intelligence and field operation. The plan relies on deception, local complicity, and the defenders' determination to disrupt the infiltration. The climactic confrontation underlines the cost of border instability and the resilience of the protagonists.

❄️ Winter Front

Winter intensifies the siege by isolating Zhonabad and hampering movement. Snowbound ravines become a battleground where supplies thin and timing matters. The harsh weather amplifies danger but also unites the defenders, who rely on grit and resourcefulness. The cold serves as a backdrop to the moral and physical battles waged to thwart the enemy.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:07

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