Bollywood Home » Popular Movie Reviews » Social Movies » Mangal Pandey Mangal Pandey: The Rising has a social message. The movie is based on the theme of nationalism. It is on the life of Mangal Pandey, who is famous for his role in Indian rebellion of 1857. The film was produced by Bobby Bedi and the director was Ketan Mehta. The film opened to packed house and approximately grossed Rs 17,20,00,000 in the first week. Mangal Pandey: The Rising was released on August 12, 2005. The film is originally made in Hindi and is also available in English version.

Synopsis of Mangal Pandey:
Mangal Pandey begins in the year 1857. During this time, the British East India Company used to rule India. Mangal Pandey is one of the soldiers of the East India Compamny, who is fighting the Anglo Afghan War. A strong friendship with Captain William Gordo developed when Mangal Pandey saved his life.

Amisha Patel as Jwala, played the love interest of Captain William Gordo. Heera, played by Rani Mukherjee on the other hand catches the eye of Mangal Pandey and a relationship develops between the two.

With the introduction of Enfield rifle, a rumor began to spread among the soldiers that, the cartridge is either made of beef or pig fat. It became a religious issue for both Hindus and Muslims. The Indian soldiers were supposed to bite the cartridge to use it. It was unacceptable to the Hindus as well as the Muslims. When the Indian soldiers opposed to this idea, the East India Company suggested them to create cartridge with religiously acceptable greasing agent such as vegetable oil. This proved to the soldiers that the issued cartridges were made of beef or pig fat.

The suggestion to open the cartridge with their hands seemed impractical as opening the cartridge with their mouth is second nature to the soldiers. In the mean time, Gordon assures Mangal that the cartridges are not made of pig or beef fat. He believes Gordon and bites the cartridge. But it was soon discovered that, the rumor was true. This caused resentment among the soldiers. The film ends with Mangal Pandey leading the mutiny. It also features a documentary footage of Mahatma Gandhi.

Star cast of Mangal Pandey:
The main character was played by Aamir Khan. He played the role of Mangal Pandey. Rani Mukherjee played the character of Heera and Toby Stephens played Captain William Gordo. Amisha Patel's character was Jwala.

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