Mangal Pandey: The Rising

Hindi · 2005 · 146 min · biography, drama

Directed by Ketan Mehta — Toby Stephens · Om Puri · Kirron Kher · Aamir Khan · Ameesha Patel · Rani Mukerji · Kenneth Cranham · Ben Nealon

Set in 1857, this historical drama follows Sepoy Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier in the British East India Company's army, as he becomes increasingly troubled by the company's actions and policies toward the Indian people. The film explores Pandey's relationships with both British and Indian figures, including a compassionate officer and local women, while depicting the growing tensions that lead to his role in sparking a major uprising against colonial rule.

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