# Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005)

> A sweeping Bollywood historical epic follows a principled sepoy whose friendship with a British officer collides with the forces of colonial exploitation and national rebellion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12361

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Ketan Mehta
- Cast: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Toby Stephens, Ameesha Patel, Om Puri, Kirron Kher, Ben Nealon, Habib Tanvir
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0346457/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: sweeping, patriotic, romantic, historical film night, bollywood showcase

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