7 Movies Based on the Lives of Freedom Fighters

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Zee Media Bureau
Aug 12, 2024

Shaheed (1965)

The classic film tells the story of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, three Indian revolutionaries who fought against British rule and is directed by S. Ram Sharma

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)

Based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai, Directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut, this film is one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004)

The film chronicles the life of Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent leader in India’s fight for independence, and his efforts to build an armed resistance against British rule, including the formation of the Indian National Army (INA). Directed by Shyam Benegal.

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)

Another Ketan Mehta historical drama, is based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier whose actions sparked the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and portrays his defiance against British rule and his role as a precursor to India’s independence movement.

Sardar (1993)

The biographical film depicts the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key leader in the Indian independence movement and is directed by Ketan Mehta.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, portrays the life of Bhagat Singh and explores his journey from a young revolutionary to a martyr, focusing on his dedication to the cause of Indian independence.

Gandhi (1982)

Directed by Richard Attenborough, this iconic film tells the life story of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement, and his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

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