Mangal Pandey - The Rising

Plot Summary

The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.

Top Cast

Aamir Khan Mangal Pandey

Rani Mukerji Heera

Toby Stephens Captain William Gordon

Ameesha Patel Jwala

Om Puri Narrator (uncredited)