Set in the 1850s, The Rising: The Ballad of Mangal Pandey is an epic, breathtakingly beautiful tale of an Indian soldier’s fight for freedom against the might of the British Empire.
Reviews
“Gorgeously lensed, well-structured audience-pleaser that harks back to classic Hollywood blockbusters of the ’50s and ’60s. Based on the 1857 Indian Mutiny that signaled the slow decline of Blighty’s rule in the subcontinent, the film sidesteps the usual pitfalls of historical action-dramas made with Anglo-local casting for a good old-fashioned tale of heroism with a political slant.” Derek Elley, Variety
“A. R Rahman’s (Slumdog Millionaire) rustic compositions add to the appeal of a technically well-crafted film which is a must-see for Indophiles. Comparisons to Khan’s earlier release, the superior Oscar-nominated Lagaan, are inevitable, but this is a worthy, intelligent follow-up.” Ketan Mehta, Time Out (London)
Awards
Locarno International Film Festival ’05 – WINNER
– Netpac Special Jury Award (Ketan Mehta)