An amazing movie by Shoojit Sircar that takes us back to history. We can't watch without tears the black day of 13th April, 1919 when a horrific massacre took place at the Jalianwala Bagh in Amritsar. Even after all these years it's difficult to forget how General Reginald Dyer ordered his men to open fire at a peaceful gathering of about 20,000 people at Jalianwala Bagh. I have taught about this incident to my students but I was unaware of the story of Sardar Udham Singh. It is sad that we know so less about the real heroes of India who sacrificed their all for their motherland. The trials and tribulations they went through for our freedom struggle and to avenge the massacre is unimaginable. Some really painful and heart wrenching scenes here. It's a shame that the British got away even after such horrific acts.
Yes, I agree that the movie is a bit slow-moving and not as crisp as expected. For me, the validity and honest of the story is enough for me to watch it. We need such films that give us an insight into our freedom struggle. Everything cannot be for entertainment alone. This movie moves us and takes us to visit India's past history during that time period.
It's important to know about these bravehearts of India and appreciate and give them the respect due. I wish there are more films like these so that we are inspired to work hard for the progress of our country and not take our freedom for granted. We, the people of India can make our country great.
Vicky Kaushal is fantastic as the main protagonist in the movie. He really portrays the character well.
Do watch this gem of a movie that is streaming on Amazon Prime.
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