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Mangal Pandey: The Rising(2005)
Hindi150 mins
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Habib Tanvir, Ben Nealon and Himman Dhamija. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Mangal Pandey: The Rising stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2005.
Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, MX Player, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
In 1857, India is under British rule. Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier, saves his British commander William Gordon during a war. The two men form a strong friendship despite their different ranks and backgrounds.
“One man's courage ignited a nation's fight for freedom.”
Film Details
6.1Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Ballad of Mangal Pandey · The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey · The Rising · Balladi Mangal Pandeysta · Mangal Pandey: Un hombre contra un imperio · Восстание · Восстание: Баллада о Мангале Пандее
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey' and premiered at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
- Aamir Khan, who played Mangal Pandey, grew a beard and moustache for over a year and a half for his role.
- The film's budget was around 35 crore rupees, making it one of the most expensive Indian films at the time.
- British actor Toby Stephens, who played Captain William Gordon, learned Hindi for his dialogues in the movie.
- The movie faced some protests from certain groups who objected to its portrayal of historical events and figures.
- A special set recreating a 19th-century Indian village and British cantonment was built for the film's shooting.
- The soundtrack, composed by A.R. Rahman, includes a song 'Main Vari Vari' that became quite popular.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mangal Pandey: The Rising
Original Music Composer-Actor7 films →
Original Music Composer-Narrator (uncredited)5 films →
Actor-Narrator (uncredited)5 films →
Original Music Composer-Actor3 films →
Actor-Lol Bibi3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Narrator (uncredited)-Lol Bibi3 films →
Narrator (uncredited)-Actor3 films →
Narrator (uncredited)-Director3 films →
Lol Bibi-Actor2 films →





