Playing a national hero is a huge responsibility. But some actors have really gone on to do a great job at it. Here are the Top 5 characters of freedom fighters who are brilliantly played by Bollywood actors.
1. Ajay Devgan as Bhagat Singh- The Legend Of Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh’s role in the freedom movement has inspired many filmmakers to put his story on the reel. Many actors have portrayed his character but it is Ajay Devgn in ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’ who played the role so nicely and stood apart from the rest. For this role, Ajay has also received the National Film Award for Best Actor. Other actors who have also portrayed this iconic character are Manoj Kumar and Bobby Deol.
2. Kangana Ranaut as the Queen of Jhansi- Manikarnika
This movie is all about Manikarnika- The Queen of Jhansi who refuses to bow down before the East India Company. Manikarnika, portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, shows how rebellion soon turns into a fiery revolution against the British Raj. The film is directed by Kangana Ranaut and Krish Jagarlamudi.
3. Paresh Rawal as Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel- Sardar
Sardar is a movie on the Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The lead character was portrayed by Paresh Rawal in the movie. This movie describes how despite being born into a wealthy family, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel joined Mahatma Gandhi after being motivated by his speech. The movie directed by Ketan and produced by H.M. Patel was released in 1994.
4. Sachin Khedekar as Bose - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
Sachin Khedekar portrayed the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in the film Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero very brilliantly. The movie covered every aspect of the freedom fighter after he resigned from the presidential post to India's freedom struggle till the second World War. The movie was produced by Raj Pius and Barbara von Wrangell in 2005.
5. Rajit Kapur as Mahatma Gandhi - The Making Of The Mahatma
This movie revolves around the period of Mahatma Gandhi before he became the Father Of The Nation. This movie tells the instance of the time when he was invited by a wealthy Indian family in South Africa to fight a case for them. While fighting the case he went through a lot of racism and there, he decided to fight for the rights of the Asian people. Gandhi stayed for 21 years in South Africa. Rajit Kapur portrayed the role of Mahatma Gandhi. The movie is directed by Shyam Benegal.
