Sonal Chauhan said that ‘Paltan’ is a tribute to all the Rajput brothers who lost their lives in an attack by China in 1967. Paltan, is based on the 1967 Nathu La military clash.The event took place along the Sikkim border. Film portrays an untold story of the Indian forces facing in an intense battle to thwart a Chinese infiltration. With Paltan JP Dutta is returning to direction after a 12-year long gap. The national-award-winning director had earlier treated the audience with war films like Border, LOC Kargil, and Refugee among others.