Rating: ***1/2
“1971 is a commendable effort” - rediff.com

Rating: * * * ½
“1971 is different. This one deserves a salute!” - indiafm.com

Rating: ***
“For those who long for flashes of excellence are in for a rewarding time” - Hindustan Times

Rating: ***
1971’ salutes the valour and enduring spirit of the long forgotten heroes who cease to loose hope of returning back to their families some day. It’s definitely worth a watch - indiatimes.com

“Well researched and painstakingly captured on celluloid, 1971 is a brave effort by all counts.” - indiainfoline.com