"Sam Bahadur" is not a fictional character; instead, the movie draws inspiration from real-life events. 

Sam Bahadur," directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Vicky Kaushal, sheds light on the remarkable life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

The most notable chapter of Sam Manekshaw's illustrious career unfolded during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.