Good history lesson: Mansha Pasha is all praise for ‘Sardar Udham’
Laal Kabootar actor Mansha Pasha recently took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the Bollywood film Sardar Udham, which stars Vicky Kaushal as the titular character Udham Singh, a revolutionary and contemporary of Bhagat Singh. Calling it a “good history lesson”, Mansha made it a point to recommend the film to her fans and followers.
She wrote, “[Sardar Udham] is one of the most amazing movies I’ve seen lately. A good history lesson about the sacrifices the subcontinent had to give for independence. Recommend everyone to watch it.”
— Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) November 26, 2021
Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Sardar Udham follows the life of revolutionary Udham Singh, who was radicalised following the brutal massacre at Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 at the hands of the British. The film was well-received, with critics largely praising the film's handling of sensitive themes of violence and racism.
Amongst the 14 shortlisted films for India's 2022 Oscars entry, Sardar Udham was one of the most popular contenders, however, the biopic did not make the cut, with critics saying, “It is an honest effort to make a lavish film on an unsung hero of the Indian freedom struggle. But in the process, it again projects our hatred towards the British. In this era of globalisation, it is not fair to hold on to this hatred.” The jury’s explanation did not sit well with the fans of the film. Many took on their social media handles to criticise the decision and the dual standards of the decision-making body.