Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero(2005)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero is a 2005 Hindi biographical war drama directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Sachin Khedekar as Subhas Chandra Bose, with supporting performances from Divya Dutta, Rajit Kapoor, and Kelly Dorji. It covers Bose's final five years, from his escape from British house arrest in 1941 to his death in a plane crash in 1945. The narrative follows his journey to Nazi Germany and Japanese-occupied Asia, where he forms the Indian National Army (INA) to fight British rule. The film uses flashbacks to show his earlier political career. It was praised for its historical accuracy and strong performances. The movie had a budget of ₹21 crore and was released in India on May 13, 2005. It won two awards, including Best Feature Film at the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Subhas Chandra Bose is a firebrand Indian leader who refuses to accept British rule. He escapes house arrest and travels to Germany and Japan to seek military support. He builds the Indian National Army from captured soldiers and volunteers. His goal is to invade India and win freedom through force. But World War II ends, and his dream faces its final test.
“Give me blood, and I will give you freedom”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Cast reunions in this film: Divya Dutta & Rajit Kapur (3 films together), Sachin Khedekar & Divya Dutta (2 films together), Arif Zakaria & Divya Dutta (2 films together), and Divya Dutta & Kulbhushan Kharbanda (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in over 100 real locations across India, Austria, Germany, and Japan to maintain historical accuracy.
- Actor Sachin Khedekar, who plays Subhas Chandra Bose, learned to speak Bengali and German for his role.
- This was the first Hindi film to be shot inside the actual Indian Parliament building in New Delhi.
- Director Shyam Benegal researched for nearly a decade, using declassified files and Bose's personal letters.
- The film's original runtime was over four hours, but it was edited down for theatrical release.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Mahatma Gandhi, a role he played in several other films.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a rare patriotic song sung by the classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.