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Mangal Pandey: The Rising(2005)

6.1/10
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

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

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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
Narrator (uncredited)-Lol Bibi3 films
Narrator (uncredited)-Actor3 films
Narrator (uncredited)-Director3 films

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