Independence Day: How Indian Cinema Has Portrayed Freedom Struggle Over Decades

Directed by S. Ram Sharma, this iconic film is based on the life of Bhagat Singh, one of India's most revered freedom fighters. Manoj Kumar's portrayal of Bhagat Singh became legendary.

Directed by Richard Attenborough, though an international production, it had a profound impact in India. The film chronicles the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his non-violent struggle for India's independence.

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, this film is set in British India and portrays the struggle of a small village against oppressive taxation, using cricket as a metaphor for the freedom struggle.

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, this modern-day film draws parallels between contemporary youth and the revolutionaries of the freedom struggle, particularly Bhagat Singh and his comrades.

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this film is another portrayal of Bhagat Singh's life, focusing on his revolutionary activities and his role in India's fight for independence.