Published 16:35 IST, November 19th 2019

Rani Laxmibai: Bollywood films made on the legendary freedom fighter

The Queen of Jhansi was a warrior and one of the leading figures of the Rebellion during the period of 1857; here are a few Bollywood films on Rani Laxmibai

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Rani Laxmibai or Jhansi Ki Rani, queen of Jhansi was a warrior and one of leing figures of Rebellion during period of 1857. She was also kwn as an icon during freedom struggle against British Raj for Indians. Today, as India celebrates her birth anniversary, take a look at biopics me in her hour.

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Tiger and Flame (1953), directed and produced by Sohrab Modi

Jhansi Ki Rani is a historical Hindi drama film which was produced and directed by Sohrab Modi. It is also kwn as first Technicolor film me in India. title role was played by director’s wife Mehtab with him playing role of her mentor. film was later dubbed in English as Tiger and Flame and was released in 1956. Set in 19th century, film was all about bravery of legend Rani Laxmibai. Back n, it was one of most expensive films me with a budget of ₹6 million.

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Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi (2019), starring Kangana Ranaut as Rani Laxmibai

Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi was a Hindi film starring Kangana Ranaut as Rani Laxmibai. film was fictionally based on life of Rani Laxmibai and directed by Kangana Ranaut and partly by Rha Krishna Jagarlamudi. film was released in 50 countries worldwide and in different langus, Hindi, Tamil, and Telegu. It received positive responses from across globe.

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019), starring Anushka Shetty as Rani Laxmi Bai

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy was a Telugu film directed by Surender Reddy. film was based on life of this Indian activist who fought for India’s independence. cast of film included Anushka Shetty and Chiranjeevi. film was dubbed and released in Hindi, Kanna, Malayalam, and Tamil.

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Warrior Queen of Jhansi (2019), a Hollywood film starring Devika Bhise

Warrior Queen of Jhansi is a recent British period drama film which was released on vember 15, 2019. film is based on 1857 Indian Rebellion against British East India Company. film was initially called Swords and Sceptres: Rani of Jhansi and was co-written by Devika Bhise.

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