The Legend of Bhagat Singh
The Legend of Bhagat Singh, a 2002 Hindi-language biographical period film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, revolves around the life of Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary who fought for Indian independence alongside members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Ajay Devgan takes on the titular role, supported by Sushant Singh, D. Santosh, and Akhilendra Mishra in significant characters, with Raj Babbar, Farida Jalal, and Amrita Rao in supporting roles. The narrative traces Singh's journey from witnessing the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in his childhood to his execution on March 24, 1931, without an official trial.
Released on June 7, 2002, the film garnered generally positive reviews from critics, with particular acclaim directed at the direction, story, screenplay, technical aspects, and the performances of Devgan and Sushant. Notably, it clinched two National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Hindi and Best Actor for Devgn, along with three Filmfare Awards out of eight nominations.
- Release date: June 7, 2002
- Produced by: Kumar Taurani, Ramesh Taurani’s Tips Industries
- Genres: Action, Biography, Drama, History
- Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
- Stars: Ajay Devgn, Sushant Singh, D. Santosh, Akhilendra Mishra
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/yuky4u9e
