78 years ago, on August 15, India gained its independence at midnight. Historians have recorded this historic event in different ways. Indian cinema also gave space to this moment of independence, to the small and big struggles to reach it and to its bearers. Movies, web series and documentaries were made about them. But today we will not talk only about the contents that cover the Indian National Movement. We will talk about the contents that traveled along with independence, those that tell the glorious story of the formation of India. Today we will talk about some selected contents that express the spirit of independence. Here is a list of movies and series made by great directors to let the world know about the real struggle for India’s freedom.
Gandhi (1982)
Director: Richard Attenborough
‘Gandhi’, directed by Richard Attenborough, is considered to be the best film about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. In it, an indentured worker returns to India and sets in motion the world’s largest liberation movement, giving the country a new direction. Ben Kingsley played the role of Gandhi in it. This film received a total of 8 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Tamas (1988)
Director: Govind Nihalani
This television film, released in 1988, is based on Bhishma Sahni’s novel, ‘Tamas’. Its story is set during the partition of India and Pakistan. The film is a heart-warming story of the riots that broke out in Pakistan and the Sikh and Hindu families who suffered through them. It was first aired on Doordarshan as a mini-series, then as a film of about 5 hours. ‘Tamas’ won a total of three National Awards, including the Best Film. It featured talented actors like Om Puri, Deepa Sahi, Surekha Sikri and Pankaj Kapoor.
The Creation of the Mahatma (1996)
Director: Shyam Benegal
Directed by Shyam Benegal, this film narrates the story of Gandhi’s stay in South Africa. The film is based on Fatima Mere’s book ‘The Mahatma’s Apprenticeship’. Rajit Kapoor and Pallavi Joshi were the protagonists of this joint venture between South Africa and India. The film will be available on Jio Cinema
Kaala Paani (1996)
Director: Priyadarshan
The 1996 film ‘Kaala Paani’ tells the life story of Indian freedom fighters imprisoned in the Cellular Jail. The film is the story of the tortures and struggles of the prisoners during the Kala Paani punishment. Some selected actors including MohanlalTabu and Amrish Puri worked in this Malayalam film. It was dubbed in Hindi and released as ‘Saza-e-Kaala Paani’. Santosh Sivan received a total of four National Awards for ‘Kaala Paani’, including the Best Cinematography Award.
Raag Desh (2017)
Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia
‘Raag Desh’ is a historical drama film that chronicles the trial of Indian National Army soldiers at the Red Fort after World War II. It was made by Tigmanshu Dhulia for Rajya Sabha TV. Kunal Kapoor, Amit Sadh and Vijay Verma star in ‘Raag Desh’.
Hello Ram (2000)
Director: Kamal Haasan
‘Hey Ram’ is set against the backdrop of the partition of India and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. It was made in Tamil and Hindi. Kamal Haasan himself played the lead role in this film directed by Kamal Haasan. Along with him, Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Naseeruddin Shah played important roles. It was sent as India’s official entry for the Oscars. ‘Hey Ram’ won three awards at the 47th National Awards. The film is available on Prime Video.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Unsung Hero (2004)
Director: Shyam Benegal
This film, made in 2004, is based on the life of Neta Subhash Chandra Bose. How Netaji gave the British a hard time and played an important role in India’s independence. Directed by Shyam Benegal, this film won two National Awards. Sachin Khedekar played the role of Netaji in it.
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