Shaheed Udham Singh(2000)
Shaheed Udham Singh is a 2000 Hindi biographical film directed by Chitraarth. It stars Raj Babbar in the lead role, with Gurdas Maan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Amrish Puri in supporting roles. The film chronicles the life of Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in 1940. It depicts his childhood in Punjab, his witness to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and his 21-year mission for justice. The film is notable for its raw portrayal of colonial brutality and revolutionary sacrifice. It received critical acclaim for Raj Babbar's performance and its historical accuracy. The film was released in India in 2000 and is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Chitraarth
- Language
- Hindi 0
Storyline
Udham Singh witnesses the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as a boy. The horror drives him to seek revenge. He spends 21 years planning the assassination of Michael O'Dwyer. He travels to England, changes his name, and waits for the right moment. His mission ends with a single gunshot that changes history.
“One man's revenge for a nation's wounds.”
