Shaheed-1965-The Kewal Kashyap-Manoj Kumar jointly made film is one of the most amazing films made in popular cinema. Although before this movie on the life of Bhagat Singh,2 films had already been made yet it was this film that did justice to Bhagat Singh's life. Although not much is known about the first movie on Bhagat Singh but the second movie on the freedom fighter was released in 1963 and starred top star Shammi kapoor as Bhagat and Prem nath as Sukhdev yet it sank without a trace. Manoj Kumar's script on the freedom fighter was hard-hitting and was amazingly shot jointly by Manoj kumar and Kewal Kashyap. Manoj gave his best performance to date and Prem chopra as Sukhdev was also brilliant. Prem Dhawan's recreation of Bhagat's songs was terrific and still the songs stir the patriotic feelings. The movie was a huge hit and swept the national awards. The movie had amazing emotional impact and is still the only hit movie based on Shaheed Bhagat Singh's life. In 2002 Ajay Devgan- Raj Kumar Santoshi made another cult film on The Legend of Bhagat Singh, however it was more on political idealogy of Bhagat singh and was amazing. For emotional effect, I still feel no film on Bhagat ji could match this one. At that time Manoj Kumar was seen as a romantic star with Dilip Kumar hangover in hits like Shaadi and Hariyali Aur Raasta. Playing a rebel was the last thing expected from him. Infact the rebel star-Shammi kapoor had tried his hand and though his personality matched with Bhagat but he failed to resurrect the legend on-screen. In that case the obvious choice should have been the first rebel of Indian cinema-Sunil Dutt but Manoj Kumar surprised everyone by playing the part so brilliantly. Although Kewal kashyap went into hibernation but Shaheed made Manoj Kumar the ultimate patriotic hero on-screen and film maker cum writer ever!

Hindi cinema, or Bollywood, is celebrated for its vibrant storytelling that blends music, colorful spectacle, action and powerful melodrama. Rooted in Indian culture, these films often feature elaborate song-and-dance sequences, charismatic stars, and themes ranging from family bonds and personal sacrifice to contemporary social issues. Bollywood has become a powerful cultural phenomenon, resonating with audiences around the world.

Sharman Joshi, Aamir Khan, and Madhavan in 3 Idiots (2009)

The biography, or "biopic", is a genre that portrays the life story of a real person, often a notable individual or historical figure. They aim to provide a depiction of the subject's personal history, achievements, challenges, and impact on society.

Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Geraldine James in Gandhi (1982)

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)

The history genre features recounting and analyzing past events, societies, cultures, and historical figures. This genre aims to provide insights into the development of civilizations, the causes and consequences of historical events, and the impact of individuals and ideas on the course of history.

Shaheed (1965) presents the inspirational biography of one of India's greatest patriots Sardar Bhagat Singh.

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Rakhee Gulzar, and Shatrughan Sinha in Shaan (1980)

Kabir Bedi, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Kader Khan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sonu Walia in Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)

Manoj Kumar, Helen, and Nanda Karnataki in Gumnaam (1965)

Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969)

Manoj Kumar, Prem Chopra, and Anand Kumar in Shaheed (1965)

Manoj Kumar and Anwar Hussain in Shaheed (1965)

Shaheed

Photos33

Top Cast42

User reviews7

More like this

Related interests

Storyline

Did you know

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed