Sam Bahadur(2023)
Hindi149 mins
Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
Director:Meghna Gulzar
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies & TV, Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2023
- Director
- Meghna Gulzar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityjusticesurvivalcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Sanya MalhotraSilloo Manekshaw
→#2Fatima Sana ShaikhIndira Gandhi
→#3
#4P
Paul O'NeillMajor (General) David Cowan
→R
Rajiv KachrooHormusji Manekshaw
→#5
#6J
Jeffrey GoldbergHenry Kissinger
→G
Govind NamdeoSardar Vallabhai Patel
→#7
R
Richard Bhakti KleinAmbassador Keating
→#8
K
Keita AraiArmy General
→#9
#10K
Krishnakant Singh BundelaSubedar Gurbaksh Singh
→Vicky KaushalSam Manekshaw
→#11M
Meghna GulzarDirector
→#12
R
Ronnie ScrewvalaCrew
→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.