Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)
Plot
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (internationally known as The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey) is a 2005 Indian biographical historical drama film based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as The First War of Indian Independence). It is directed by Ketan Mehta, produced by Bobby Bedi and written by Farrukh Dhondy. The film stars Aamir Khan in the lead role, marking his comeback after he had gone into hiatus following Dil Chahta Hai (2001). Toby Stephens, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, and Kirron Kher appear in supporting roles. The film premiered in the Marché du Film section of the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and was released in India on 12 August 2005. It was the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2005.
Mangal Pandey: The Rising details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Runtime | 2h 31m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Ketan Mehta |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Mangal Pandey: The Rising about?
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (internationally known as The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey) is a 2005 Indian biographical historical drama film based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also known as The First War of Indian Independence). It is directed by Ketan Mehta, produced by Bobby Bedi and written by Farrukh Dhondy. The film stars Aamir Khan in the lead role, marking his comeback after he had gone into hiatus following Dil Chahta Hai (2001). Toby Stephens, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, and Kirron Kher appear in supporting roles. The film premiered in the Marché du Film section of the 2005 Cannes Film Festival and was released in India on 12 August 2005. It was the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2005.
Who is in the cast of Mangal Pandey: The Rising?
Mangal Pandey: The Rising stars Aamir Khan, Toby Stephens, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, Kirron Kher and is directed by Ketan Mehta. The full credited cast is listed above.
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How long is Mangal Pandey: The Rising?
Mangal Pandey: The Rising runs 2h 31m (151 minutes).
Who directed Mangal Pandey: The Rising?
Mangal Pandey: The Rising was directed by Ketan Mehta.
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