Sam Bahadur(2023)-Vicky Kaushal , Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh
The movie Sam Bahadur(2023) is a biopic based on the life of the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal(the highest military rank in India), Sam Manekshaw. He was also the chief architect of the surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) during the 1971 war. His leadership and military acumen made a significant impact on the outcome of the conflict.
The official trailer of the movie is going to get the audiences witness the remarkable saga of Field Marshal Sam Bahadur and his indomitable patriotic spirit, brought to life by Vicky Kaushal’s compelling on-screen charisma. The trailer promises a gripping and powerful experience, pulsating with themes of patriotism and action.
| Release Date | 1 December 2023 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Duration | 2h 30min |
| Cast | Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Neeraj Kabi, Naoya Ishida, Edward Sonnenblick, Jaskaran Singh Gandhi, Richard Bhakti Klein, Keita Arai, Col Ravi Sharma, Sammy Jonas Heaney, Krishnakant Singh Bundela, Jeffrey Goldberg, Rohan Verma, Ed Robinson, Rajiv Kachroo, Upen Chauhan, Richard Maddison, Nabjot Kaur Tiwana, Paul O’Neillmore… |
| Director
Producer |
Meghna Gulzar
Ronnie Screwvala |
| Writer | Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava, Meghna Gulzar |
| Music | Shankar Ehsan Loy |
| Production | RSVP Movies |
| Certificate | U/A |
| Genre | Biography, Drama |
Sam Bahadur Release Date, Cast
Directed by Meghna Gulzar, known for her work in ‘Raazi,’ Sam Bahadur features an ensemble cast including Sanya Malhotra portraying Sam Bahadur’s wife Siloo, Fatima Sana Shaikh as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Neeraj Kabi as Jawaharlal Nehru, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Yahya Khan. Although the teaser premiered in October, the official trailer was unveiled by Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 1, 2023.
Top 10 Facts about Sam Manekshaw
| 1. His full name was Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw. He was born on April 3, 1914, in Amritsar, British India. |
| 2. Manekshaw served in the British Indian Army during World War II and was a part of military campaigns in Burma and Iraq. |
| 3. Manekshaw was the Chief of the Army Staff during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. His strategic planning and leadership were instrumental in India’s victory. |
| 4. Manekshaw was affectionately called “Sam Bahadur” by the Indian soldiers. “Bahadur” means brave or valiant in Hindi. |
| 5. He played a crucial role in the liberation of Bangladesh, leading to the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka on December 16, 1971. |
| 6. Sam Manekshaw was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, in 1972. |
| 7. After his retirement, Manekshaw remained a respected figure in India. He was known for his straightforward and humorous nature. |
| 8. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw passed away on June 27, 2008, at the age of 94. His death marked the end of an era for the Indian military. |
| 9. He got married on April22, 1939 and had two daughters Sherry and Maya- with his wife Siloo Bobde. |
| 10. His famous line “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or afraid of dying.” |
These facts showcase the remarkable career and contributions of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw to the Indian military and the nation as a whole.
Manekshaw’s first radio message to the Pakistani troops on 9 December 1971:
“Indian forces have surrounded you. Your Air Force is destroyed. You have no hope of any help from them. Chittagong, Chalna and Mangla ports are blocked. Nobody can reach you from the sea. Your fate is sealed. The Mukti Bahini and the people are all prepared to take revenge for the atrocities and cruelties you have committed…Why waste lives? Don’t you want to go home and be with your children? Do not lose time; there is no disgrace in laying down your arms to a soldier. We will give you the treatment befitting a soldier”.
Vicky Kaushal shares
Vicky Kaushal shares a BTS video from ‘Sam Bahadur’ saying, ‘The toughest role I have played’
Q1. Was Sam Bahadur Nepali?
Ans- N0, Sam Bahadur parent’s were Parsis, who moved to Amritsar from the city of Valsad in the coastal Gujarat region.
Q2. How did Sam Manekshaw die?
Ans- Sam Manekshaw died of complications from pneumonia at the Military Hospital in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.