Song "Mangal Mangal Aatma " - Mangal Pandey Back to Movie Details

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Set against the backdrop of the Indian Mutiny of 1857, ?The Rising? tells the tale of a heroic sepoy who spearheaded the movement that later became the struggle for Indian freedom from the colonial British. Through a colorful ensemble of characters, the movie tells the tale of friendship, love, betrayal and mutiny. It is the story of friends, lovers, enemies ? story of exploiters and the exploited. The protagonist of the film is sepoy Mangal Pandey (Aamir) who saves the life of a British commanding officer William Gordon (Toby Stephens) in a fierce battle in the Afghan wars of the mid 19th century. Despite the difference in their rank, Mangal and Gordon become good friends. Their friendship is tested with the arrival of a charming and beautiful young aristocrat, Emily Kent. In the meant... Read More