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Sam Bahadur(2023)

7.4/10
Hindi149 mins

Sam Bahadur (2023) is a 149-minute Hindi film directed by Meghna Gulzar. Starring Richard Bhakti Klein, Keita Arai and Sammy Jonas Heaney. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Sam Bahadur stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:Meghna Gulzar
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
1 December 2023
Director
Meghna Gulzar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

This story follows Sam Manekshaw, a celebrated soldier in the Indian Army. It highlights his career, leading up to his key role in the 1971 war and his historic rise to become India's first Field Marshal.

The soldier who shaped a nation's destiny.

Film Details

7.4Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 December 2023
Also Known AsSam Manekshaw · Sam the Brave

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityjusticesurvivalcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Richard Bhakti KleinActor
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Keita AraiActor
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Sammy Jonas HeaneyActor
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Meghna GulzarDirector
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Jay I. PatelCrew

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Trivia

  • Vicky Kaushal prepared for the role by studying archival footage and meeting Sam Manekshaw's family members.
  • The film's shooting took place in real army locations, including the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment.
  • Director Meghna Gulzar also co-wrote the screenplay, as she did for her earlier film 'Raazi'.
  • The movie faced delays in release due to the COVID-19 pandemic and post-production work.
  • It was released alongside another major Hindi film, 'Animal', creating a box office clash in December 2023.
  • The costume designers recreated authentic military uniforms from different eras of Manekshaw's career.
  • Some scenes were filmed in Ladakh to depict the 1962 Sino-Indian War portions realistically.

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