Last seen in the web series “JL50”, actor Abhay Deol will be starting the year 2021 with a war drama series titled “1962: The War in The Hills”. The series is based on the 1962 Indo-China war. Abhay Deol will be seen in the role of an army major in the series which is said to be inspired by true events that take the audience back to November 1962 and narrates an untold story of bravery and valor. The show`s teaser begins with news headlines about the current escalated India-China tension and last year`s Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. It then goes into a flashback to 1962 as the caption in the video reads, “Where it all began.” The audience is then taken to the battlefield of the 1962 Indo-China war, where Abhay Deol`s character of an army major is seen putting up a fight against the Chinese army with the help of 115 Indian soldiers. Streaming giant Disney Plus Hotstar launched the series` teaser on the occasion of India`s Republic Day on 26th January. Abhay said No better occasion than our Republic Day to salute our jawans and warriors who tirelessly protect us round the clock. As a tribute, I am happy to release the first look of “1962: The War In The Hills”. It is an untold story of bravery and valor; and yet continues to relate to us even today”. As a director, Mahesh Manjrekar has presented a unique view in this war-epic. “1962: The War In The Hills”, will begin streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar from February 26th.