subtitlecat.com

All language subtitles for Mangal Pandey 2005 Hindi 720p DvDRip CharmeLeon SilverRG

Afrikaans

Albanian

Amharic

Arabic

Armenian

Azerbaijani

Basque

Belarusian

Bengali

Bosnian

Bulgarian

Catalan

Cebuano

Chichewa

Chinese (Simplified)

Chinese (Traditional)

Corsican

Croatian

Czech

Danish

Dutch Download

English Download

Esperanto

Estonian

Filipino

Finnish

French Download

Frisian

Galician

Georgian

German

Greek

Gujarati

Haitian Creole

Hausa

Hawaiian

Hebrew

Hindi

Hmong

Hungarian

Icelandic

Igbo

Indonesian

Irish

Italian

Japanese

Javanese

Kannada

Kazakh

Khmer

Korean

Kurdish (Kurmanji)

Kyrgyz

Lao

Latin

Latvian

Lithuanian

Luxembourgish

Macedonian

Malagasy

Malay

Malayalam Download

Maltese

Maori

Marathi

Mongolian

Myanmar (Burmese)

Nepali

Norwegian

Pashto

Persian

Polish

Portuguese

Punjabi

Romanian Download

Russian

Samoan

Scots Gaelic

Serbian

Sesotho

Shona

Sindhi

Sinhala

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Spanish Download

Sundanese

Swahili

Swedish

Tajik

Tamil

Telugu

Thai

Turkish

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Welsh

Xhosa

Yiddish

Yoruba

Zulu

Odia (Oriya)

Kinyarwanda

Turkmen

Tatar

Uyghur

Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:43,292 Hearken o' people... 2 00:01:45,672 --> 00:01:46,639 the drum sounds the call 3 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:48,137 Now awake and arise 4 00:01:48,341 --> 00:01:50,138 From your deep slumber 5 00:01:55,348 --> 00:02:02,481 Awaken, now awaken 6 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:06,989 The Earth comes alive as dawn heralds a new day 7 00:02:07,193 --> 00:02:11,152 Rivers sparkle with new life and hope rises in oceans anew 8 00:02:11,364 --> 00:02:15,095 Awaken, now awaken 9 00:02:18,872 --> 00:02:29,339 Be blessed, be blessed, be blessed. May all be blessed 10 00:02:30,049 --> 00:02:35,180 The towns are awake, the homes are abuzz, every village is astir 11 00:02:35,388 --> 00:02:40,690 Valleys awaken and so do their trees, look, shadows are coming to life ! 12 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:46,127 Be blessed, be blessed, be blessed. May all be blessed 13 00:02:46,733 --> 00:02:49,361 When dawn comes to bathe at the banks of the Ganges, 14 00:02:49,569 --> 00:02:57,635 dark night retreats before the Sun's flashing sword 15 00:02:57,810 --> 00:03:01,769 Sacred fires are lit for prayers. Go now and greet your gods 16 00:03:02,048 --> 00:03:08,009 He who asks, shall receive, and sins of ages will be washed away 17 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:14,024 The market shakes off its slumber and stretches to life 18 00:03:14,260 --> 00:03:19,721 Landlord, trader, priest or soldier as per your worth, your value is weighed 19 00:03:19,933 --> 00:03:25,235 Singing songs of love and blessing the Sufi wanders strumming his tunes... 20 00:03:25,438 --> 00:03:30,569 May the doors of each man's fortune open and may all be well in this world of ours'' 21 00:03:30,777 --> 00:03:41,585 Be blessed, be blessed, be blessed, May all be blessed 22 00:03:41,788 --> 00:03:52,858 Be blessed, be blessed, be blessed, May all be blessed 23 00:03:57,637 --> 00:03:59,730 1857 A.D. 24 00:04:00,540 --> 00:04:03,668 The entire lndian subcontinent is ruled by... 25 00:04:04,510 --> 00:04:06,705 a company. The British East lndia Company 26 00:04:07,981 --> 00:04:11,849 The most successful business enterprise in history 27 00:04:12,986 --> 00:04:17,116 The Company has its own laws, its own administration 28 00:04:17,624 --> 00:04:19,558 lts own army 29 00:04:21,127 --> 00:04:26,622 lt controls the destiny of one fifth of humanity 30 00:05:40,606 --> 00:05:42,267 Get it over with 31 00:05:46,779 --> 00:05:47,803 Mangal Pandey 32 00:05:49,015 --> 00:05:51,950 Sepoy, 34th Regiment, Native lnfantry at Barrackpore 33 00:05:52,618 --> 00:05:55,109 You have been found guilty of mutiny and conspiracy... 34 00:05:55,321 --> 00:05:58,882 to overthrow the government of the Honourable East lndia Company, 35 00:05:59,158 --> 00:06:00,682 by a duly constituted court martial 36 00:06:01,594 --> 00:06:06,554 You have been sentenced to death 37 00:06:12,939 --> 00:06:14,236 Well come on, hurry up 38 00:06:16,042 --> 00:06:19,637 Mangal Pandey, do you have a last wish ? 39 00:06:23,616 --> 00:06:25,982 You cannot grant my last wish 40 00:06:27,787 --> 00:06:29,550 Yet it will be fulfilled 41 00:06:31,357 --> 00:06:32,517 Time's up. Hang him 42 00:06:37,430 --> 00:06:38,920 Sir, the hangman... 43 00:06:39,132 --> 00:06:40,394 he ran away 44 00:06:41,768 --> 00:06:45,135 Yes sir, he refused to hang Mangal Pandey 45 00:06:45,538 --> 00:06:49,907 We tried to persuade him, threaten him but... but he ran away, sir 46 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:51,740 Christ ! This is nonsense 47 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:53,375 You... you hang him 48 00:06:56,115 --> 00:06:57,412 That's not my duty, sir 49 00:06:57,984 --> 00:07:00,851 Damn your duty, it's an order ! Move ! 50 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:08,216 l'm a Brahmin, sir. lt's against my faith 51 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:12,659 Send a message to Calcutta and get another hangman 52 00:07:12,865 --> 00:07:15,095 Until then, take him down 53 00:07:17,136 --> 00:07:18,034 Take him down 54 00:07:54,507 --> 00:07:59,001 The Earth will be scorched 55 00:07:59,212 --> 00:08:01,544 Rivers of blood will flow 56 00:08:01,914 --> 00:08:03,779 Millions will die 57 00:08:05,017 --> 00:08:07,281 And l, William Gordon... 58 00:08:08,054 --> 00:08:12,013 feel responsible for the inevitable 59 00:08:18,564 --> 00:08:21,931 4 Years earlier, on the mountains of Afghanistan 60 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:33,907 Fire 61 00:08:53,232 --> 00:08:56,895 lnfantry... charge 62 00:09:05,444 --> 00:09:06,172 ATTACK ! 63 00:10:35,668 --> 00:10:38,967 Quick ! Take them to base camp ! 64 00:10:50,216 --> 00:10:51,376 You did well, Captain 65 00:10:52,885 --> 00:10:55,319 The Afghans are on the run and we hold the pass 66 00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:01,286 Pandey... 67 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:06,461 Gordon sir... no 68 00:11:07,033 --> 00:11:08,057 Let him be 69 00:11:12,371 --> 00:11:13,531 Captain Gordon 70 00:11:24,183 --> 00:11:26,743 William, are you all right ? 71 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:53,375 No don't... lie down 72 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:08,551 Here... 73 00:12:10,229 --> 00:12:11,196 l want you to have my pistol 74 00:12:13,265 --> 00:12:15,028 l've got nothing else to give you 75 00:12:17,803 --> 00:12:18,269 Please 76 00:12:18,471 --> 00:12:18,937 Take it 77 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:38,818 4 Years later, 78 00:12:38,924 --> 00:12:42,883 31st December 1856, Calcutta 79 00:12:45,131 --> 00:12:48,294 New Year celebrations at the Governor General's palace 80 00:13:10,523 --> 00:13:11,455 Who's that ? 81 00:13:11,824 --> 00:13:16,284 Lord Canning... Governor General. - Not him, you fool 82 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:19,325 l mean, the chap next to him 83 00:13:19,532 --> 00:13:22,365 Mr Lockwood, the Company auditor... 84 00:13:22,568 --> 00:13:26,129 sent by London to investigate all the monkey business going on in the Company 85 00:13:26,906 --> 00:13:28,999 And next to him is Mr Kent 86 00:13:31,043 --> 00:13:32,203 Bigtime trader 87 00:13:32,912 --> 00:13:36,177 Some of the top Company officers are on his payroll 88 00:13:46,058 --> 00:13:49,118 My lords, ladies, and gentlemen... 89 00:13:49,361 --> 00:13:50,191 pray silence for... 90 00:13:50,396 --> 00:13:52,523 His Excellency Lord Canning... 91 00:13:52,898 --> 00:13:54,798 Governor General of lndia 92 00:13:59,772 --> 00:14:02,434 My lords, ladies and gentlemen... 93 00:14:03,676 --> 00:14:07,237 as a servant of the Honourable East lndia Company... 94 00:14:07,746 --> 00:14:10,180 that has ruled the territories of Hindoostan... 95 00:14:10,382 --> 00:14:11,849 for a hundred years... 96 00:14:12,418 --> 00:14:17,287 l must profess pride and an equal humility 97 00:14:18,023 --> 00:14:19,991 lt is my privilege to recall... 98 00:14:20,459 --> 00:14:23,986 that our forebears came to these territories as traders 99 00:14:24,430 --> 00:14:27,331 And we now find ourselves, by the will of God... 100 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:33,806 masters of the entire lndian subcontinent from Khyber to Comorin 101 00:14:36,408 --> 00:14:37,340 What did he say ? 102 00:14:37,576 --> 00:14:40,170 The Company Raj completes 100 years in lndia 103 00:14:40,379 --> 00:14:41,812 From traders they became rulers 104 00:14:50,990 --> 00:14:52,617 My god ! What is she wearing ? 105 00:14:53,058 --> 00:14:58,018 And we bring to lndia the benefits of modern governance... 106 00:14:58,297 --> 00:15:00,822 scientific progress, and, above all... 107 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:02,698 justice 108 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:06,998 Has he mentioned the Queen yet ? - No. He says they're doing us a favor 109 00:15:07,740 --> 00:15:12,439 We have earned the love and gratitude of the people of lndia 110 00:15:12,878 --> 00:15:17,474 And we shoulder the burden of the white man without complaint 111 00:15:17,683 --> 00:15:19,150 Now...? - No 112 00:15:19,351 --> 00:15:21,785 He says, we lndians are grateful to them ! 113 00:15:21,987 --> 00:15:28,893 Now l call upon you to join with me as l propose the loyal toast 114 00:15:30,429 --> 00:15:33,990 Your mother must be turning in her grave ! Shame on you, Emily 115 00:15:34,199 --> 00:15:37,965 Looking like a nautch girl! - Do l look like a real nautch girl ? 116 00:15:38,671 --> 00:15:40,798 Captain Hewson, you must know 117 00:15:42,641 --> 00:15:47,840 l am unfamiliar with the detail of the attire of dancing girls 118 00:15:48,714 --> 00:15:51,274 Ms Kent, the costume is perfect 119 00:15:51,650 --> 00:15:53,584 Any nautch girl in lndia would blush with envy 120 00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:56,380 You keep the company of nautch girls, Captain Gordon ? 121 00:15:56,588 --> 00:15:58,556 l pursue beauty wherever l can find it 122 00:15:59,191 --> 00:15:59,850 Toast 123 00:16:03,829 --> 00:16:04,523 The queen 124 00:16:04,730 --> 00:16:06,721 The Queen... to the Queen 125 00:16:10,269 --> 00:16:11,258 Oh ! So sorry ! 126 00:16:11,537 --> 00:16:12,504 You black bastard 127 00:16:13,105 --> 00:16:14,470 What the hell are you upto ? 128 00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:30,251 Sir, sorry sir. Please... 129 00:16:30,622 --> 00:16:32,317 You, lift him 130 00:16:32,858 --> 00:16:34,052 Hewson, that's enough 131 00:16:34,994 --> 00:16:40,330 l'll teach you to touch a white woman you black dog ! 132 00:16:40,699 --> 00:16:42,189 Forgive me sir, it was an accident 133 00:16:48,807 --> 00:16:49,466 Enough sahib 134 00:16:52,644 --> 00:16:53,303 Enough 135 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:55,977 The black dog will die 136 00:17:03,455 --> 00:17:06,481 Miss Kent... on behalf of... - lt's not to me that you owe the apology 137 00:17:06,692 --> 00:17:07,556 Come inside 138 00:17:43,662 --> 00:17:45,152 Pull the fan 139 00:17:46,165 --> 00:17:47,723 Faster 140 00:17:48,834 --> 00:17:50,199 Harder, damn you 141 00:17:55,741 --> 00:17:56,571 Kamla ! 142 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:15,618 Oh god, one push into her paradise... 143 00:18:16,462 --> 00:18:19,954 and l'll pull your fan in hell forever 144 00:18:25,804 --> 00:18:29,035 The quartermaster showed Gordon the new Enfield rifle... 145 00:18:29,641 --> 00:18:32,269 that the Company was going to introduce in lndia 146 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:33,608 Absolute beauties... 147 00:18:33,946 --> 00:18:35,345 And speaking of beauties... 148 00:18:35,647 --> 00:18:39,048 l saw you appreciating Ms.Kent in a sari 149 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:42,253 Me... On the Company's pay? 150 00:18:42,588 --> 00:18:43,919 Ah! But Kent is filthy rich 151 00:18:44,857 --> 00:18:50,693 Vultures and merchants of arms. The only ones to profit from wars, yes! 152 00:18:58,170 --> 00:19:02,197 Amazing ! The Company has connected the entire country through wires 153 00:19:02,541 --> 00:19:04,509 ln a blink of an eyelid messages travel from Calcutta to Delhi 154 00:19:04,710 --> 00:19:07,008 Nonsense ! lmpossible ! 155 00:19:07,212 --> 00:19:11,012 lt's got to be true ! lt's in the newspaper ! 156 00:19:11,250 --> 00:19:14,014 But how can messages get into wires ? 157 00:19:14,386 --> 00:19:18,447 l'll tell you. Easy ! These whites have mastered black magic 158 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:22,225 Yeah ! Must've used a witch's hair 159 00:19:22,394 --> 00:19:25,659 Yes and it's got an odd name too ... taelly - garaffe 160 00:19:25,898 --> 00:19:28,196 What ? Wow ! That sounds scary 161 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:33,667 You bet your ass ! We're all in for a jolly ride now 162 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:40,034 Coming... coming... 163 00:19:41,914 --> 00:19:45,714 l'm here now, my love 164 00:19:46,251 --> 00:19:56,058 Here we are, l know you're hungry 165 00:20:02,167 --> 00:20:03,327 You're dry 166 00:20:04,436 --> 00:20:06,461 That white woman's baby has sucked you dry 167 00:20:07,372 --> 00:20:08,566 What's left for him ? 168 00:20:11,777 --> 00:20:16,407 Here, use this on your nipple, it'll make him sleep 169 00:20:17,282 --> 00:20:19,250 Don't you dare give opium to my baby 170 00:20:19,785 --> 00:20:26,918 Hey, hey my baby, my love, why are you crying ? 171 00:20:27,125 --> 00:20:29,252 Why are you crying? 172 00:20:30,128 --> 00:20:31,595 Hush now, aren't you the son of a warrior ? 173 00:20:32,631 --> 00:20:35,498 Why is he always crying ? 174 00:20:36,301 --> 00:20:37,768 No nothing, it's just colic 175 00:20:37,970 --> 00:20:40,768 Come on Veeru, we're late for the pit 176 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,099 Coming, coming 177 00:20:42,741 --> 00:20:45,437 Come on, get him ! 178 00:21:05,330 --> 00:21:10,290 Scissor-throw ! Give him the scissor-throw ! 179 00:21:15,173 --> 00:21:17,141 Where's Mangal ? - ln the wrestling pit, sir 180 00:21:31,523 --> 00:21:32,649 Captain sahib... 181 00:21:34,860 --> 00:21:36,760 want to try your strength against a black man ? 182 00:21:52,210 --> 00:21:54,007 Uh-oh, he's had it now ! 183 00:21:59,718 --> 00:22:03,017 Bravo Captain sahib, way to go ! 184 00:22:03,221 --> 00:22:07,521 Come on Mangal, don't spare him ! 185 00:22:22,407 --> 00:22:23,704 Why didn't you come today ? 186 00:22:26,578 --> 00:22:27,203 Tell me 187 00:22:28,413 --> 00:22:29,710 l was angry 188 00:22:36,254 --> 00:22:37,221 Angry ? Why ? 189 00:22:37,689 --> 00:22:39,554 Hewson was killing that man... 190 00:22:41,927 --> 00:22:43,053 and you did nothing 191 00:22:46,598 --> 00:22:51,900 What was l supposed to do ? Stand between a fellow officer and a... 192 00:22:55,607 --> 00:22:57,234 And a black dog ! 193 00:22:57,442 --> 00:22:59,069 Say it ... say it ! 194 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:06,309 You don't understand 195 00:23:07,452 --> 00:23:09,420 l've spent half my life here, the best part of my life ! 196 00:23:09,621 --> 00:23:12,249 What have l got to go back to ? 197 00:23:12,457 --> 00:23:13,685 You still did nothing 198 00:23:21,299 --> 00:23:24,928 You're right, l should've stopped him from whipping any black dog 199 00:23:25,470 --> 00:23:27,267 l'm sorry, all right ? 200 00:23:29,808 --> 00:23:30,433 All right ? 201 00:23:30,976 --> 00:23:33,774 Now... are you still angry with me huh ? Huh ? 202 00:23:33,979 --> 00:23:35,105 All right, no... no 203 00:23:35,714 --> 00:23:38,615 l'm beaten. You're forgiven 204 00:23:47,159 --> 00:23:53,120 Bhang, my friend, elixir of the gods, is Lord Shiva's favoured potion 205 00:23:54,666 --> 00:24:02,300 Come on Mangal, have some bhang, liven your spirits 206 00:24:02,507 --> 00:24:06,967 Want to have some bhang, sahib ? - Er... bhang ? Doesn't it, you know... 207 00:24:07,179 --> 00:24:09,977 Don't worry, it doesn't bite or scold. lt's like a good mother 208 00:24:10,615 --> 00:24:12,810 Strokes you, sings you lullabies tells you stories... 209 00:24:13,018 --> 00:24:16,647 and kisses you to sleep. - Well, l'll have to try some of that 210 00:24:17,022 --> 00:24:18,990 Because my mother certainly never did any of that 211 00:24:26,198 --> 00:24:33,229 Easy sahib, easy. You don't want two stepmothers quarrelling in your head 212 00:24:36,374 --> 00:24:40,504 Ration and roti, the Company's pay 213 00:24:40,712 --> 00:24:43,840 Give us your life for a shilling a day 214 00:24:44,049 --> 00:24:46,847 Shilling a day boys, a shilling a day 215 00:24:49,621 --> 00:24:51,919 While the boom of the cannon may blow you away ! 216 00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:24,713 Mangal... that's Hewson's horse 217 00:25:24,923 --> 00:25:25,548 Come on 218 00:26:13,638 --> 00:26:17,096 Bastards ! Which bastard did this ? 219 00:26:58,683 --> 00:27:00,651 My silly heart can't contain its excitement... 220 00:27:00,852 --> 00:27:04,811 when everything gets going for a nobody like me 221 00:27:05,023 --> 00:27:06,820 May Lord Ram bless you, Mangal 222 00:27:07,025 --> 00:27:07,821 Ram - Ram 223 00:27:10,862 --> 00:27:13,330 AsSalaamu Alaykum Mirza sahib. -- Ram - Ram, Mangal 224 00:27:13,531 --> 00:27:14,657 All well ? 225 00:27:15,033 --> 00:27:19,163 Oye ! You cockeyed fool ! Can't you see ? 226 00:27:19,371 --> 00:27:23,330 A twisted rope is strongest, a twisted eyesight, deepest 227 00:27:23,541 --> 00:27:26,169 Don't touch me, you scoundrel. You want to defile a Brahmin ? 228 00:27:26,378 --> 00:27:30,178 Come on, we're all untouchables now. The Company reigns. All trash is equal 229 00:27:30,382 --> 00:27:33,351 Mind your tongue, you dog. - Dog ? Me ? 230 00:27:33,718 --> 00:27:36,516 Who barks to guard the Company's loot ? You or me ? 231 00:27:36,721 --> 00:27:38,348 Oh ! You deserve a thrashing, wait 232 00:27:38,556 --> 00:27:41,855 And who wags his tail for the white man ? You or me ? 233 00:27:42,227 --> 00:27:45,025 And who's going to bite the new cartridge dipped in animal fat ? 234 00:27:45,463 --> 00:27:48,864 Animal fat ? - Yes. Cow and pig fat 235 00:27:49,067 --> 00:27:50,864 That's used to grease the new cartridge 236 00:27:51,569 --> 00:27:57,701 lnto the mouth... bite... fire ... boom ! Go straight to hell 237 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:02,540 Boom goes your faith, boom goes your honour 238 00:28:03,581 --> 00:28:04,172 Shut up, liar ! 239 00:28:16,094 --> 00:28:16,560 Silence 240 00:28:19,097 --> 00:28:20,394 This is no fish market 241 00:28:20,932 --> 00:28:22,160 Let one man speak 242 00:28:24,669 --> 00:28:28,571 Mangal Pandey. Sepoy, 5th Company. 34th Native lnfantry Regiment 243 00:28:28,773 --> 00:28:30,400 34th eh ? At ease 244 00:28:30,942 --> 00:28:31,636 What is it ? 245 00:28:32,610 --> 00:28:35,408 Sir, we hear that the cartridge of the new rifle is greased... 246 00:28:35,780 --> 00:28:39,238 and must be bitten before loading. - And what of it ? 247 00:28:39,684 --> 00:28:43,176 Sir, the grease coating is made of cow and pig fat 248 00:28:43,955 --> 00:28:47,254 The cow is sacred to the Hindus, the pig forbidden to the Muslims 249 00:28:48,126 --> 00:28:51,425 We can't touch such a cartridge. lt is sacrilege 250 00:28:51,629 --> 00:28:52,926 Who is spreading this rot ? 251 00:28:54,365 --> 00:28:55,593 The news is all over, sir 252 00:28:56,134 --> 00:28:58,762 Nonsense ! No truth to it, my man 253 00:28:59,137 --> 00:29:02,800 Hasn't the Company always cared for you ? 254 00:29:05,310 --> 00:29:10,373 Now don't worry and go home. Some mischief-monger is misleading you 255 00:29:10,815 --> 00:29:15,616 There is no such cartridge. There will be no such cartridge 256 00:29:18,156 --> 00:29:19,020 Dismissed 257 00:29:20,325 --> 00:29:23,624 Gather round... gather round, 258 00:29:23,828 --> 00:29:26,956 gather round... gather round 259 00:29:27,165 --> 00:29:31,124 The world's a marketplace, my friend 260 00:29:31,336 --> 00:29:33,964 Gather round... gather round 261 00:29:34,172 --> 00:29:37,471 Only shops from end to end 262 00:29:37,675 --> 00:29:39,540 Gather round 263 00:29:45,850 --> 00:29:47,875 You'll find it all here 264 00:29:49,521 --> 00:29:51,489 lt's all on sale 265 00:29:53,024 --> 00:29:54,651 You'll find it all here - For a penny 266 00:29:54,859 --> 00:29:56,486 it's all on sale - For a penny 267 00:29:56,694 --> 00:29:58,161 All your heart's desires... - For a penny 268 00:29:58,363 --> 00:29:59,830 you're sure to find here. - For a penny 269 00:30:00,031 --> 00:30:03,489 Food and drink, trinkets and baubles... 270 00:30:03,701 --> 00:30:06,761 for a penny, a penny, it's all for sale 271 00:30:07,372 --> 00:30:10,830 Cloth and grain, friendship and love 272 00:30:11,042 --> 00:30:14,671 for a penny, a penny, it's all for sale 273 00:30:16,047 --> 00:30:17,105 Hey Gordon sahib 274 00:30:19,717 --> 00:30:23,517 This is Miss Emily Kent. Miss Kent, this is Mangal 275 00:30:23,721 --> 00:30:26,690 Silks and muslin, satin, cotton, priest and salvation... 276 00:30:26,891 --> 00:30:27,858 rice and pulses... 277 00:30:28,059 --> 00:30:29,356 All for sale 278 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:32,689 For a penny, a penny 279 00:30:32,897 --> 00:30:35,457 Fortune-teller, healer, poet and tailor... 280 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:36,258 All for sale 281 00:30:36,467 --> 00:30:39,095 For a penny, a penny 282 00:30:39,304 --> 00:30:42,933 Honour and dignity, mango and pears, crowns of royals, all mirrors and glass 283 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:46,008 All for sale... for a penny's worth 284 00:30:46,211 --> 00:30:49,942 All battles and lies all music and noise... 285 00:30:50,148 --> 00:30:53,208 All for sale... for a penny's worth ! 286 00:31:01,259 --> 00:31:03,819 Take her, take her... 287 00:31:04,095 --> 00:31:06,290 at a throwaway price 288 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:08,395 Buy yourself a slave... 289 00:31:08,600 --> 00:31:12,400 Look at this beauty, check out her curves 290 00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:14,071 Slave or servant... 291 00:31:14,272 --> 00:31:15,569 wife or whore... 292 00:31:15,773 --> 00:31:17,400 she's what you want... 293 00:31:17,609 --> 00:31:19,736 and then some more 294 00:31:19,944 --> 00:31:21,571 Make your bid. - Eleven 295 00:31:21,779 --> 00:31:22,905 Stop kidding 296 00:31:23,114 --> 00:31:25,082 Fifteen 297 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:35,423 Emily was surprised that though slavery was abolished in Britain... 298 00:31:35,627 --> 00:31:38,528 the Company allowed it in lndia. 299 00:31:38,796 --> 00:31:42,596 Gordon explained that the Company itself bought these girls... 300 00:31:42,800 --> 00:31:46,600 for the pleasure of white soldiers lt helped prevent the spread of disease in the army 301 00:31:46,804 --> 00:31:47,930 l have a gem here 302 00:31:48,139 --> 00:31:50,266 Let me show you 303 00:31:50,475 --> 00:31:52,340 Hands off, you pimp ! 304 00:31:53,978 --> 00:31:55,445 Bloody bitch ! 305 00:31:58,316 --> 00:32:00,784 Don't mess with me 306 00:32:03,321 --> 00:32:04,618 She's a spirited mare eh ? 307 00:32:04,822 --> 00:32:08,451 Just waiting to be reined in 308 00:32:09,160 --> 00:32:11,788 So who's going to be the lucky man ? Come on, let's hear it 309 00:32:11,996 --> 00:32:12,792 Sixty Rupees 310 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:14,063 l think l've seen enough 311 00:32:16,167 --> 00:32:18,465 Seventy 312 00:32:18,670 --> 00:32:19,637 Eighty Rupees 313 00:32:19,837 --> 00:32:21,304 That's better, eighty 314 00:32:21,506 --> 00:32:22,700 Anyone else ? 315 00:32:24,509 --> 00:32:30,038 Quick ! Or this meat will go to the whites and you'll be left ogling 316 00:32:31,015 --> 00:32:34,143 Wow, what eyes... 317 00:32:34,352 --> 00:32:37,719 the entire Company Raj could drown in them 318 00:32:38,856 --> 00:32:40,323 What's your name ? 319 00:32:42,193 --> 00:32:45,162 Come on stand up... up 320 00:32:45,363 --> 00:32:46,921 Let's get a look at you 321 00:32:49,534 --> 00:32:50,660 Turn around 322 00:32:57,709 --> 00:32:59,506 Packaging seems all right 323 00:32:59,711 --> 00:33:02,509 All right?! By God she's a gem, a real diamond 324 00:33:03,214 --> 00:33:06,183 Okay then, let's call her that. Heera (Diamond) 325 00:33:06,551 --> 00:33:08,610 But she needs polishing 326 00:33:09,554 --> 00:33:13,615 Get one thing straight, girl, l am Lol Bibi 327 00:33:13,891 --> 00:33:17,088 And l'm the boss here 328 00:33:17,395 --> 00:33:22,196 Many trinkets like you decorate my shoes. Got that ? 329 00:33:22,567 --> 00:33:24,034 And one more thing... 330 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:28,862 this is a pleasure house exclusively for the whites 331 00:33:29,240 --> 00:33:31,367 You'll have to work very hard 332 00:33:31,576 --> 00:33:38,345 Men aren't easy to please, no matter what their colour 333 00:33:38,583 --> 00:33:42,212 That's true ! Ask me, l have suffered all the various shades ! 334 00:33:49,594 --> 00:33:54,554 One of the Company's biggest trades was that of opium. 335 00:33:55,600 --> 00:34:01,732 lt forced lndian farmers to grow it, bought it from them at a pittance... 336 00:34:01,939 --> 00:34:05,466 and sold it in China at a profit. 337 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:08,237 When the Chinese Emperor resisted... 338 00:34:08,446 --> 00:34:11,244 the Company waged a war against him. 339 00:34:12,116 --> 00:34:15,244 To fight and die, lndian sepoys were there after all. 340 00:34:15,787 --> 00:34:18,415 And they called it the Free Market. 341 00:34:18,790 --> 00:34:21,122 Captain Gordan, You were meant to be singing too... 342 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:23,624 l'm afraid l'm unfamiliar with the song. 343 00:34:23,795 --> 00:34:26,389 Not know it ? What are you, some sort of a pagan ? 344 00:34:27,265 --> 00:34:29,597 Didn't they thrash it into you in school ? 345 00:34:30,301 --> 00:34:31,063 No sir. 346 00:34:31,369 --> 00:34:33,098 They should've. Which school did you attend ? 347 00:34:33,237 --> 00:34:35,797 Let me guess, it wasn't Marlborough or Rugby ? 348 00:34:36,808 --> 00:34:42,041 No sir, my family are Catholics, from Glasgow. l went to parish school 349 00:34:42,213 --> 00:34:46,673 A papist ! Come to think of it, l haven't seen you at church. 350 00:34:46,918 --> 00:34:49,546 l must have imagined you were with your famous nautch girls. 351 00:34:55,493 --> 00:34:59,554 Aren't they beautiful ? l picked them on our ride this evening 352 00:34:59,831 --> 00:35:03,631 Ah, you must have ridden out in the direction of Kashigunj ? 353 00:35:03,835 --> 00:35:07,635 Yes, l was astounded. Acres of bright red poppies 354 00:35:08,439 --> 00:35:10,669 Are they part of some religious ritual ? 355 00:35:10,975 --> 00:35:12,499 No, no. lt's Company land. 356 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:14,935 Why does the Company grow poppies ? 357 00:35:18,683 --> 00:35:21,311 The poppy, Miss Kent is the sole source of opium 358 00:35:21,986 --> 00:35:25,649 The Honourable East lndia Company forces lndian farmers to grow them 359 00:35:26,557 --> 00:35:30,357 Opium ? - lndeed. Most of it is bought up... 360 00:35:30,561 --> 00:35:33,655 by the Company at prices fixed by them. And then shipped to China... 361 00:35:33,798 --> 00:35:36,392 to help turn an entire nation into opium addicts 362 00:35:37,135 --> 00:35:37,726 But why ? 363 00:35:38,402 --> 00:35:39,960 lt's the only thing we can sell the Chinese... 364 00:35:40,138 --> 00:35:43,164 in return for the tea and silks that we Europeans are addicted to 365 00:35:43,374 --> 00:35:46,673 l think Gordon, the ladies ought to be spared this lecture 366 00:35:49,046 --> 00:35:53,176 But the Chinese Emperor resists, he no longer wants to trade in opium 367 00:35:53,618 --> 00:35:56,348 So the company decides to wage a war against him 368 00:35:56,621 --> 00:36:00,352 And in this war it wants lndian sepoys to fight and die 369 00:36:03,895 --> 00:36:05,021 The circle is complete... 370 00:36:06,531 --> 00:36:08,021 and we call it the free market 371 00:36:11,602 --> 00:36:13,763 You abuse my hospitality 372 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:17,374 lf l have spoken out of turn sir, l apologise 373 00:36:18,009 --> 00:36:20,910 After all l'm just a common soldier 374 00:36:22,313 --> 00:36:24,907 lt's a subject you'd know more about than l 375 00:36:28,085 --> 00:36:34,718 When Kent humiliated Gordon about his humble beginnings... 376 00:36:35,092 --> 00:36:37,617 Gordon couldn't stand for it. 377 00:36:38,029 --> 00:36:42,398 William... l'm so sorry - Emily, there's no need 378 00:36:49,774 --> 00:36:57,647 Gordon liked Emily, but realized that he did not belong in this elite circle. 379 00:36:58,783 --> 00:37:02,981 When traders become rulers then the common man pays the price 380 00:37:06,624 --> 00:37:10,253 But now Nana Saheb will make the Company pay 381 00:37:10,461 --> 00:37:12,258 Really ? How ? 382 00:37:12,463 --> 00:37:15,591 His minister, Azimullah, has returned from England with Queen Victoria's letter... 383 00:37:15,800 --> 00:37:20,260 which clearly states that Nana Saheb is right and the Company is wrong 384 00:37:20,471 --> 00:37:26,103 Futile. Nana Saheb has only a letter while the Company has guns 385 00:37:26,310 --> 00:37:29,939 But sir, the gun is a treacherous lover, 386 00:37:30,147 --> 00:37:32,945 there's no telling whom she'll set her sights upon ! 387 00:37:52,336 --> 00:37:53,132 What's up ? 388 00:37:58,342 --> 00:37:59,639 What the bloody hell is going on ? 389 00:37:59,844 --> 00:38:02,904 Broken axle, sir. Two boxes of cartridges have fallen down 390 00:38:24,535 --> 00:38:26,264 The new Enfield... 391 00:38:27,038 --> 00:38:30,405 is the best rifle in the world 392 00:38:32,209 --> 00:38:37,670 lt will feel no different to your musket 393 00:38:38,382 --> 00:38:39,849 A bit lighter 394 00:38:40,051 --> 00:38:47,423 Accurate to a thousand yards, 395 00:38:48,059 --> 00:38:51,756 five times the range of your old Brown Bess 396 00:38:52,229 --> 00:38:59,635 And now, the new cartridge. lt consists of gunpowder and a lead 397 00:39:01,238 --> 00:39:05,436 You pick up the cartridge and bite the end off, like so 398 00:39:10,414 --> 00:39:13,110 You pour the gunpowder in, 399 00:39:14,919 --> 00:39:16,887 followed by the lead 400 00:39:17,588 --> 00:39:18,885 And then... 401 00:39:19,090 --> 00:39:21,650 you ram the Johnny down. Ram it down, tight 402 00:39:23,260 --> 00:39:24,318 Then you're ready to fire 403 00:39:31,602 --> 00:39:33,900 You... try 404 00:39:34,271 --> 00:39:35,670 You... and you 405 00:39:38,943 --> 00:39:40,911 Come on lads, look lively 406 00:39:43,614 --> 00:39:47,072 Come on, it won't bark back 407 00:39:48,953 --> 00:39:50,750 Corporal... 408 00:39:50,955 --> 00:39:52,752 Yes sir ? - What is the matter ? 409 00:39:52,957 --> 00:39:56,085 The grease, sir. We cannot put the grease in our mouth 410 00:39:56,293 --> 00:40:00,252 Then where will you put it, man ? Come on, be sensible 411 00:40:09,807 --> 00:40:10,831 What's the matter, Captain ? 412 00:40:10,941 --> 00:40:11,703 lt's the cartridges, sir. 413 00:40:12,209 --> 00:40:14,871 The sepoys say they saw dogs licking grease off them in the bazaar 414 00:40:14,979 --> 00:40:15,775 They saw what ? 415 00:40:16,280 --> 00:40:17,907 Dogs, licking the new cartridges 416 00:40:18,382 --> 00:40:21,283 The men believe they've been greased with the fat of pigs and cows, sir 417 00:40:21,685 --> 00:40:22,617 And are they ? 418 00:40:22,887 --> 00:40:25,287 The Company's supplier, sir. l checked with him. And he assured me... 419 00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:26,617 there was no truth to it 420 00:40:26,991 --> 00:40:29,789 There you are, Captain White man's word. Knock the superstition out of them 421 00:40:30,060 --> 00:40:32,824 Still sir, shouldn't we be careful ? - You heard me, Captain 422 00:40:33,998 --> 00:40:37,058 The Quartermaster claimed that the cartridges were clean. 423 00:40:37,501 --> 00:40:40,629 A white man's word was good enough for the general. 424 00:40:41,005 --> 00:40:47,535 He ordered Gordon to set the soldiers' fears to rest. 425 00:40:51,348 --> 00:40:57,218 The Company respects all religions and will never break faith 426 00:40:59,023 --> 00:41:04,825 And l, as an officer of the Company give you my word... 427 00:41:05,362 --> 00:41:09,662 that this cartridge is greased with neither the fat of pigs or cows 428 00:41:12,203 --> 00:41:18,438 Will a loyal sepoy please step forward and volunteer to fire the gun. 429 00:42:31,782 --> 00:42:34,580 What am l supposed to tell him now ? He has already done what he had to 430 00:42:34,785 --> 00:42:36,252 We can't let this pass. We must confront him with this 431 00:42:36,453 --> 00:42:40,253 You think he'll listen to us ? - Here he comes. Talk to him 432 00:42:40,457 --> 00:42:43,756 Aye Mangal, why did you bite the bullet ? 433 00:42:43,961 --> 00:42:47,920 You're an outcaste now. You'll pay for it. 434 00:42:48,132 --> 00:42:50,760 Just because you speak a little English, you think you're a bloody white man ? 435 00:42:50,968 --> 00:42:52,936 Now because of you, they'll force us as well 436 00:42:53,137 --> 00:42:54,331 Shut your miserable mouths 437 00:42:55,472 --> 00:43:00,273 Gordon sahib said they're clean. That's enough for me. 438 00:43:00,477 --> 00:43:02,206 And what if Gordon sahib is lying ? 439 00:43:03,147 --> 00:43:04,944 Gordon sahib will never lie to me 440 00:43:05,149 --> 00:43:09,210 That's fine, but what if the cartridge-story turns out to be true ? 441 00:43:11,488 --> 00:43:13,456 Then l'll burn the company down 442 00:43:14,658 --> 00:43:15,352 Now scram ! 443 00:43:16,327 --> 00:43:18,352 There. Look at that attitude 444 00:43:34,845 --> 00:43:36,369 Gordon sahib, Will you tell me something? 445 00:43:36,914 --> 00:43:40,179 Yes, Why not? 446 00:43:41,719 --> 00:43:43,812 What is the Company? 447 00:43:45,189 --> 00:43:46,383 Why do you ask ? 448 00:43:47,691 --> 00:43:48,919 l need to know 449 00:43:49,693 --> 00:43:50,591 Company...? 450 00:43:53,364 --> 00:44:00,998 A Company is an entity created entirely for the purpose of making a profit 451 00:44:01,872 --> 00:44:04,500 And what does it do ? - What does it do ! 452 00:44:05,042 --> 00:44:10,002 Well it buys and sells, anything. lndigo, spices, opium 453 00:44:10,214 --> 00:44:13,411 Love, honour, truth... anything 454 00:44:14,385 --> 00:44:22,520 Yes but... who is the Company ? 455 00:44:30,067 --> 00:44:31,625 ln your story of the Ramayan... 456 00:44:32,236 --> 00:44:36,536 you have a character Ravana. The chap with ten heads, right ? 457 00:44:39,243 --> 00:44:43,111 Well, the Company has thousands of heads... 458 00:44:43,580 --> 00:44:48,540 all stuck together with the glue of greed. You understand ? 459 00:45:00,931 --> 00:45:02,330 Hey, is that a Sati ? 460 00:45:02,766 --> 00:45:03,460 Come on 461 00:45:04,768 --> 00:45:07,794 Gordon sahib, l don't think we should. - Come on, it's a Sati ! 462 00:45:10,741 --> 00:45:14,837 Glory to woman who accompanies her husband in death 463 00:45:15,045 --> 00:45:15,875 Glory be ! 464 00:45:50,981 --> 00:45:51,948 Stop this 465 00:45:56,987 --> 00:45:59,182 l said, stop this immediately ! 466 00:45:59,656 --> 00:46:00,452 Come here, come along 467 00:46:02,993 --> 00:46:06,451 Sahib, you better leave. These are sacred ceremonies 468 00:46:06,663 --> 00:46:10,963 But Sati has been banned. Burning a widow is a crime 469 00:46:11,168 --> 00:46:15,127 Captain sahib, don't interfere. You're tampering with our ancient customs 470 00:46:15,339 --> 00:46:18,467 And you're tampering with my ancient custom. l don't stand by and watch murder 471 00:46:18,675 --> 00:46:22,133 Return the woman. Or you'll regret it 472 00:46:22,346 --> 00:46:24,974 You'll have to kill me first ! 473 00:46:27,184 --> 00:46:28,082 Come on ! 474 00:46:28,285 --> 00:46:30,651 Get him ! 475 00:46:31,355 --> 00:46:33,983 Lynch him 476 00:46:42,032 --> 00:46:46,560 Anybody who dares touch the sahib is a dead man 477 00:46:55,879 --> 00:46:59,679 Sahib, save the girl ! l'll deal with these bastards 478 00:47:02,219 --> 00:47:03,846 Go sahib... go... go 479 00:47:33,584 --> 00:47:36,553 Oh God ! A Sati ! But she is alive ! 480 00:47:36,753 --> 00:47:38,550 You're damn right she is ! 481 00:47:38,755 --> 00:47:41,383 But they will come for her ! lt's a question of their honour 482 00:47:41,592 --> 00:47:46,495 Return her, sahib ! - No one will touch her ! 483 00:47:46,763 --> 00:47:48,287 That's the law 484 00:47:59,443 --> 00:48:01,308 What are we going to do with her, Mangal ? 485 00:48:02,212 --> 00:48:06,581 Her relatives will surely kill her. She has nowhere to go 486 00:48:31,408 --> 00:48:32,397 Come out 487 00:48:33,911 --> 00:48:34,639 Don't be afraid 488 00:48:36,146 --> 00:48:38,171 You're safe here 489 00:48:39,316 --> 00:48:40,783 No one will touch you 490 00:48:42,085 --> 00:48:42,847 Come 491 00:49:38,709 --> 00:49:40,904 How are you feeling ? Did you sleep ? 492 00:49:44,147 --> 00:49:45,842 What's your name ? 493 00:49:50,687 --> 00:49:54,088 l am going to work but don't worry... 494 00:49:54,291 --> 00:49:57,783 l have posted guards. You'll be safe 495 00:49:57,995 --> 00:50:00,020 They will come... for me 496 00:50:00,964 --> 00:50:01,521 Who ? 497 00:50:02,566 --> 00:50:03,555 Relatives 498 00:50:04,668 --> 00:50:08,934 My husband was a powerful man, lord of a hundred villages 499 00:50:10,340 --> 00:50:15,801 l'm sorry you lost him. Any children ? 500 00:50:16,680 --> 00:50:22,448 No, he was very old. Sixty, when he married me 501 00:50:23,253 --> 00:50:24,982 He had grown-up children 502 00:50:26,256 --> 00:50:27,746 He was very sick 503 00:50:28,425 --> 00:50:31,223 Sahib the village chieftain has come to meet you 504 00:50:31,428 --> 00:50:32,759 He says it's important 505 00:50:33,530 --> 00:50:35,998 Go in... and don't worry 506 00:50:41,705 --> 00:50:47,075 Sahib, don't play with our honour 507 00:50:47,277 --> 00:50:48,244 What do you mean ? 508 00:50:49,546 --> 00:50:52,811 Return the woman to us 509 00:50:53,183 --> 00:50:55,276 What ? So that you can kill her ? 510 00:50:56,787 --> 00:50:58,652 That is her destiny 511 00:50:58,855 --> 00:51:01,688 Not anymore 512 00:51:02,025 --> 00:51:05,927 Don't involve yourself in matters you don't understand 513 00:51:06,229 --> 00:51:07,924 That will not be good for you 514 00:51:11,001 --> 00:51:14,698 Are you threatening an officer of the East lndia Company ? 515 00:51:17,407 --> 00:51:18,203 You listen to me ! 516 00:51:18,408 --> 00:51:19,602 You so much as set foot into the Cantonment again, 517 00:51:19,810 --> 00:51:21,744 and l will shoot you ! You understand me ? 518 00:51:21,978 --> 00:51:23,843 Do you understand me ? 519 00:51:25,315 --> 00:51:26,304 Now get out 520 00:51:31,054 --> 00:51:34,751 ln the course of his investigations into corruption in the Company... 521 00:51:34,991 --> 00:51:39,724 Lockwood raided the godown of a Parsee merchant, Sorabjee. 522 00:51:40,230 --> 00:51:40,855 Search the place 523 00:51:41,064 --> 00:51:42,292 There is no need for all that, Sir 524 00:51:42,499 --> 00:51:44,023 Search it. - lt is all legitimate 525 00:51:49,039 --> 00:51:52,531 The search uncovered stocks of opium. 526 00:51:52,742 --> 00:51:54,175 Sir, look at this 527 00:51:56,780 --> 00:51:59,578 Seal the stock, arrest this man. - Sergeant-major... 528 00:51:59,783 --> 00:52:02,445 Mr Lockwood, you are a man of high powers 529 00:52:02,686 --> 00:52:04,278 But you've been here only a few days, sir 530 00:52:04,488 --> 00:52:07,423 You must try to understand - Mr Sorabji you are aware... 531 00:52:07,624 --> 00:52:10,422 that The East lndia Company has a monopoly on the opium trade 532 00:52:10,627 --> 00:52:13,926 lt is obvious, you have been indulging in your own private dealings 533 00:52:14,131 --> 00:52:17,692 Mr Lockwood, l am acquainted with you British... 534 00:52:17,901 --> 00:52:21,064 and l have had dealings for years with the Company officials 535 00:52:21,805 --> 00:52:25,241 l will be very proud to make you part of our arrangements 536 00:52:25,408 --> 00:52:27,808 Are you offering to bribe me, you blackguard ! 537 00:52:28,178 --> 00:52:31,443 Sir, l have the deepest respect for you as a gentleman 538 00:52:31,715 --> 00:52:34,548 l am simply trying to explain how trade works in lndia 539 00:52:34,751 --> 00:52:37,219 lt could be beneficial to you. - You mistake me sir 540 00:52:37,888 --> 00:52:41,756 l'm here to bury corruption, not fan it. - Corruption is a strong word, sir 541 00:52:41,958 --> 00:52:44,791 lt is our custom, as lndians, to give small gifts 542 00:52:45,061 --> 00:52:49,293 l must quieten your displeasure and pay a fine. 300 pounds in gold? 543 00:52:49,499 --> 00:52:50,466 Damn your eyes ! 544 00:52:50,867 --> 00:52:52,630 Three thousand pounds 545 00:52:53,470 --> 00:52:54,368 Now ? 546 00:52:56,239 --> 00:52:59,037 Three.. thousand.. pounds ! 547 00:52:59,242 --> 00:53:00,937 lndia is rich, sir 548 00:53:01,978 --> 00:53:06,711 Lockwood did not succumb to Sorabjee's offer of a huge bribe. 549 00:53:07,250 --> 00:53:10,378 lnstead he forced Sorabjee to name the villages... 550 00:53:10,587 --> 00:53:12,077 from which he bought the opium. 551 00:53:14,591 --> 00:53:17,617 Every man is reminded... 552 00:53:17,827 --> 00:53:19,954 that growing, buying or selling opium... 553 00:53:20,764 --> 00:53:25,098 without the permission of the Company... 554 00:53:25,302 --> 00:53:26,735 is illegal and punishable 555 00:53:26,937 --> 00:53:28,996 You have broken the law 556 00:53:29,206 --> 00:53:32,232 Therefore by the order of the Collector and Magistrate... 557 00:53:32,442 --> 00:53:38,847 your land and property is hereby confiscated ! 558 00:53:39,049 --> 00:53:40,676 But how are we to blame ? 559 00:53:41,017 --> 00:53:45,147 White sahibs tell us to grow, we grow. White sahibs tell us to sell, we sell 560 00:53:45,355 --> 00:53:48,085 Don't take our lands sahib ! Where will we go ? 561 00:53:48,291 --> 00:53:50,589 Have mercy, sahib 562 00:53:50,794 --> 00:53:53,024 For god's sake, have mercy 563 00:53:57,901 --> 00:53:59,664 Get your hands off 564 00:54:07,377 --> 00:54:09,038 The Company is cruel ! 565 00:54:09,312 --> 00:54:11,507 Get out ! Go away ! 566 00:54:14,050 --> 00:54:16,109 Our children will starve ! - Leave us alone 567 00:54:18,655 --> 00:54:19,622 Fire ! 568 00:54:19,889 --> 00:54:20,685 No sir ! 569 00:54:20,890 --> 00:54:22,790 That's not necessary, l'll deal with this 570 00:54:22,993 --> 00:54:24,858 l said fire ! 571 00:54:34,004 --> 00:54:36,472 No... no... don't shoot. - We're your brothers 572 00:55:38,234 --> 00:55:39,997 What are you thinking ? 573 00:55:41,171 --> 00:55:43,731 Does this happen back home in my village as well ? 574 00:55:46,443 --> 00:55:53,372 We're soldiers. lt's our job to fight, to kill 575 00:55:54,984 --> 00:55:59,478 To kill an unknown enemy is easy. But to kill people who are your own... 576 00:56:02,992 --> 00:56:05,756 You were obeying orders, Mangal 577 00:56:06,963 --> 00:56:12,230 That's our duty That is the price of the salt we eat 578 00:56:14,170 --> 00:56:17,628 Sometimes l wonder if there are more important things in life than salt 579 00:56:49,038 --> 00:57:01,246 l'm a slave to your charms 580 00:57:01,985 --> 00:57:16,229 l'm a slave to your charms 581 00:57:21,171 --> 00:57:26,199 l'm a slave to your charms 582 00:57:26,409 --> 00:57:36,842 l'm a slave to your charms 583 00:57:37,053 --> 00:57:40,648 Your love for me is like... 584 00:57:42,292 --> 00:57:47,320 Your love for me is like... a honey-dipped dagger 585 00:57:47,530 --> 00:57:53,264 l'm a slave to your charms 586 00:57:55,638 --> 00:58:00,666 Your burning gaze pierces me like arrows 587 00:58:00,877 --> 00:58:05,837 Where did you learn such deadly skill ? 588 00:58:06,049 --> 00:58:11,681 My heart's wounded... but the pain is so exquisite 589 00:58:14,090 --> 00:58:19,756 l'm a slave to your charms 590 00:58:54,564 --> 00:58:59,467 Once l was a blossoming bud... 591 00:59:04,507 --> 00:59:10,241 flowering in a garden of sunshine 592 00:59:12,348 --> 00:59:14,646 No restless days, 593 00:59:14,851 --> 00:59:17,547 no sleepless nights 594 00:59:17,754 --> 00:59:20,154 l was innocent and carefree... 595 00:59:20,356 --> 00:59:22,756 and then l met you ! 596 00:59:22,959 --> 00:59:28,761 oh, what a price l'm paying for having trusted you... 597 00:59:30,967 --> 00:59:36,064 oh, what a price l'm paying for having trusted you ! 598 00:59:46,816 --> 00:59:51,844 Your love for me is like... a honey-dipped dagger 599 00:59:52,055 --> 01:00:03,125 l'm a slave to your charms 600 01:00:52,882 --> 01:00:55,009 She has already been promised for the first night... 601 01:00:55,218 --> 01:00:59,917 to the Company's senior officer. you cannot take her sahib, l beg you 602 01:01:00,123 --> 01:01:02,683 Out of my way woman, l'm taking her 603 01:01:02,892 --> 01:01:06,384 No, not for double the money, please 604 01:01:06,596 --> 01:01:09,793 Her first night will be with me and that's what she wants to... 605 01:01:09,999 --> 01:01:13,366 don't you darling ! - Don't create trouble for me 606 01:01:13,569 --> 01:01:14,536 Enough ! 607 01:01:19,642 --> 01:01:23,635 Did you not hear ! The woman said something. Leave the girl 608 01:01:23,846 --> 01:01:26,508 One more word out of you and l'll have you horsewhipped ! 609 01:01:27,083 --> 01:01:28,380 You're not going anywhere ! 610 01:01:37,193 --> 01:01:38,057 Bastard ! 611 01:01:38,261 --> 01:01:39,489 l'll get you for this, you nigger ! 612 01:01:39,696 --> 01:01:43,757 l'll teach you a lesson, you son of a whore ! 613 01:01:48,871 --> 01:01:55,902 l say, leave him ! 614 01:02:11,494 --> 01:02:15,157 You scoundrels ! You're wrecking my shop 615 01:02:24,640 --> 01:02:26,437 No ! Not upstairs ! 616 01:02:26,642 --> 01:02:30,169 You'll destroy my rooms ! Who'll pay for the damage ? 617 01:03:20,596 --> 01:03:23,190 You still haven't told me your name 618 01:03:25,067 --> 01:03:25,999 Jwala 619 01:03:26,202 --> 01:03:29,330 Hey stop ! - lt's urgent 620 01:03:29,572 --> 01:03:31,972 Where are you going ? - We need to meet Gordon sahib 621 01:03:32,208 --> 01:03:37,669 Gordon sahib ! He's killing Mangal ! - What... who ? 622 01:03:37,880 --> 01:03:40,576 Hewson sahib has gone to the jail to kill Mangal Pandey 623 01:04:06,309 --> 01:04:10,769 You dog ! You dare assault an officer ! 624 01:04:29,031 --> 01:04:30,498 Say you are a dog 625 01:04:34,503 --> 01:04:36,664 Say you are a dog ! 626 01:04:46,716 --> 01:04:48,343 You are a dog 627 01:04:57,693 --> 01:05:00,093 Make the black bastard shit blood 628 01:05:02,298 --> 01:05:04,926 Stop... stop it 629 01:05:07,970 --> 01:05:10,837 Four men against one ! You cowardly bastard 630 01:05:11,440 --> 01:05:13,567 You think you can kill this man and get away with it ? 631 01:05:13,809 --> 01:05:16,607 The commandant won't take a black man's word for it, will he ? 632 01:05:16,812 --> 01:05:19,679 Well, if he'll take a white man's he'll bloody well take mine 633 01:05:20,983 --> 01:05:23,747 You sir, you're no white man 634 01:05:26,989 --> 01:05:28,251 Let's get out of here 635 01:05:29,091 --> 01:05:29,853 Come on 636 01:05:55,751 --> 01:06:03,556 Cheers to Mangal ! Long live Mangal ! 637 01:06:03,759 --> 01:06:04,987 Next 638 01:06:08,464 --> 01:06:11,922 Quick, lift it up. You wouldn't be here if you were the shy sort 639 01:06:21,777 --> 01:06:26,111 C'mon doc, quit peeping up skirts all day. Treat a hero for once ! 640 01:06:27,883 --> 01:06:31,046 lsn't he the one who fought with Captain Hewson ? 641 01:06:31,253 --> 01:06:34,017 No ! He's the one who taught him a lesson ! 642 01:06:34,690 --> 01:06:39,024 Come baby ! l could teach you a lesson or two myself 643 01:06:39,495 --> 01:06:44,194 Oh dear ! What a waste of energy ! Why don't you try your strength on us ? 644 01:06:45,301 --> 01:06:48,964 Yes ! l've never tasted a hero 645 01:06:49,171 --> 01:06:53,301 For you it'll be free. ln fact, we'll pay 646 01:06:53,909 --> 01:06:58,846 Shut up ! Go sell your bodies to the whites... go 647 01:06:59,515 --> 01:07:02,143 We just sell our bodies, 648 01:07:02,718 --> 01:07:04,811 you soldiers sell your souls ! 649 01:07:19,268 --> 01:07:23,068 ln the course of my investigations l have discovered 650 01:07:23,272 --> 01:07:26,400 that you have been compromising senior officers, 651 01:07:27,443 --> 01:07:30,674 falsifying accounts, in fact sir, you have been cheating the company 652 01:07:32,048 --> 01:07:36,314 l have done nothing that others have not done before me 653 01:07:36,485 --> 01:07:40,251 You have been smuggling opium into China on your own behalf, Mr Kent 654 01:07:43,959 --> 01:07:44,789 You have evidence ? 655 01:07:49,365 --> 01:07:53,495 Lockwood accused Kent of carrying on illegitimate trade in opium... 656 01:07:53,702 --> 01:07:56,500 and produced Sorabjee as evidence. 657 01:07:56,705 --> 01:08:02,439 You wanted me to go to prison for you. - No sir, you pay for your own sins 658 01:08:03,112 --> 01:08:09,449 Mr Lockwood, you would persuade a native to point a finger at me ! 659 01:08:09,718 --> 01:08:11,447 l'm just a puppet in his hands, sir 660 01:08:11,620 --> 01:08:13,087 lf you lay a hand on me... 661 01:08:13,622 --> 01:08:18,525 the reverberations will reach the House of Lords 662 01:08:18,894 --> 01:08:23,388 Kent warned Lockwood that taking him on... 663 01:08:23,833 --> 01:08:27,132 Lockwood could be taking on the House of Lords. 664 01:08:41,717 --> 01:08:42,684 Anyone there ? 665 01:08:51,427 --> 01:08:52,553 Hukum Singh 666 01:09:07,843 --> 01:09:09,276 l'm used to it, sahib 667 01:09:09,478 --> 01:09:10,945 But l'm not 668 01:09:41,210 --> 01:09:45,306 lt's all right, come on 669 01:09:51,187 --> 01:09:52,313 What are you doing ? 670 01:09:54,256 --> 01:09:58,056 Give me the gun 671 01:09:58,260 --> 01:10:00,057 Give me the bloody gun ! 672 01:10:20,516 --> 01:10:21,847 l don't want you to go 673 01:10:42,004 --> 01:10:43,699 l was just at Lol Bibi's... 674 01:10:44,073 --> 01:10:46,940 your Juliet is really worried about you, mate 675 01:10:47,142 --> 01:10:50,339 She sent milk for you, specially laced with turmeric 676 01:10:51,046 --> 01:10:54,209 But l'm an untouchable and what l've touched you won't consume 677 01:10:54,416 --> 01:10:58,443 So l saved you the dilemma and l drank it myself ! 678 01:11:02,224 --> 01:11:03,521 l want to meet her 679 01:11:05,427 --> 01:11:08,225 Oh, so the fire rages here as well 680 01:11:08,430 --> 01:11:13,629 But how ? You aren't a white man, eunuch or an untouchable. 681 01:11:16,205 --> 01:11:17,297 l want to meet her 682 01:12:11,660 --> 01:12:12,592 What's your name ? 683 01:12:15,130 --> 01:12:16,028 Heera 684 01:12:19,401 --> 01:12:20,231 What caste ? 685 01:12:23,072 --> 01:12:28,874 People on sale have none. Whoever pays gets to choose my caste 686 01:12:33,382 --> 01:12:34,144 Where are you from ? 687 01:12:35,651 --> 01:12:36,549 Don't know 688 01:12:37,820 --> 01:12:41,517 As a child l was kidnapped, then sold 689 01:12:43,392 --> 01:12:46,054 Since then, it's been one sale after another 690 01:12:48,364 --> 01:12:49,296 Want to escape ? 691 01:12:52,334 --> 01:12:53,596 Escape ? With you ? 692 01:13:19,995 --> 01:13:21,553 You're badly hurt 693 01:13:31,206 --> 01:13:33,333 Did you drink the milk l sent ? 694 01:13:35,477 --> 01:13:36,273 Ya 695 01:13:37,913 --> 01:13:39,175 Lying to me ? 696 01:13:46,989 --> 01:13:48,115 Lol Bibi is looking for you 697 01:13:48,323 --> 01:13:50,154 You'll get into trouble 698 01:14:23,625 --> 01:14:33,728 Like the fish thrashes helplessly in a net... 699 01:14:35,103 --> 01:14:42,839 so do l in your love 700 01:14:43,045 --> 01:14:45,843 At the core of my being... 701 01:14:46,715 --> 01:14:51,516 l feel an insatiable thirst... 702 01:14:53,322 --> 01:15:00,091 and my every nerve is aflame 703 01:15:22,518 --> 01:15:27,512 Oh tell me, lass, who's that thief of your thoughts ? 704 01:15:38,333 --> 01:15:43,066 That philanderer, that scoundrel, 705 01:15:43,438 --> 01:15:48,239 he sins in my head 706 01:15:52,180 --> 01:15:56,708 That philanderer, that scoundrel, 707 01:15:56,919 --> 01:16:01,481 he sins in my head 708 01:16:01,690 --> 01:16:05,854 Locking his eyes with mine... 709 01:16:06,228 --> 01:16:10,824 he steals my sleep and peace of mind 710 01:16:11,400 --> 01:16:17,100 That trickster... oh my rascal lover 711 01:16:17,306 --> 01:16:19,297 Slowly but surely... 712 01:16:19,508 --> 01:16:21,635 she falls in his trap 713 01:16:21,843 --> 01:16:23,936 As the flames begin to lick her... 714 01:16:24,146 --> 01:16:27,604 her veil begins to slip 715 01:16:27,816 --> 01:16:32,617 That trickster 716 01:16:33,488 --> 01:16:38,790 Oh my rascal lover 717 01:16:40,596 --> 01:16:42,962 Oh tell me, lass, who is he ? 718 01:16:43,165 --> 01:16:47,124 Who's that thief of your dreams ? 719 01:16:49,938 --> 01:16:56,741 He's a soldier, a brave warrior, who by my word, has stolen my heart 720 01:17:26,975 --> 01:17:31,275 l didn't think at first sight that he would possess me so 721 01:17:31,480 --> 01:17:33,607 But my heart began to beat aloud... 722 01:17:33,815 --> 01:17:36,443 and l knew l was lost 723 01:17:38,487 --> 01:17:40,682 How l panicked... 724 01:17:40,889 --> 01:17:42,857 and burned with shame... 725 01:17:43,058 --> 01:17:47,358 when he took my hand and pulled me close 726 01:17:47,562 --> 01:17:49,757 Then clouds of desire gathered, 727 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:54,459 and burst forth with love's rain. Oh that trickster 728 01:18:01,309 --> 01:18:03,709 Oh you scoundrel 729 01:19:02,237 --> 01:19:03,329 What's up Davar ? 730 01:19:04,973 --> 01:19:06,600 Damn you, Nainsukh ! 731 01:19:06,808 --> 01:19:09,436 You cockeyed scoundrel ! Can't you find someone else to bump into ? 732 01:19:09,644 --> 01:19:14,206 Who better than you, now that we're both the same... untouchables 733 01:19:14,483 --> 01:19:16,041 What nonsense, you swine ! 734 01:19:16,251 --> 01:19:20,017 Well, you've bitten the bullet and licked the fat 735 01:19:20,222 --> 01:19:21,553 You've lost your caste, you have nothing left to lose now 736 01:19:21,757 --> 01:19:24,123 Shut up... that's a lie ! 737 01:19:24,326 --> 01:19:27,386 Your ''lie'' is being manufactured in a factory in Calcutta 738 01:19:27,596 --> 01:19:28,688 Want to see for yourself ? 739 01:19:30,398 --> 01:19:31,228 Do you ? 740 01:19:36,138 --> 01:19:42,202 Come, my brothers, come 741 01:19:44,346 --> 01:19:47,747 l won't stay silent any longer, even if it costs me my life ! 742 01:19:47,949 --> 01:19:51,817 lt's true about the cartridges. See for yourself, pig fat and cow fat 743 01:20:03,965 --> 01:20:05,159 May the devil stay away ! 744 01:20:11,373 --> 01:20:13,170 ls this your factory ? - Only in name... 745 01:20:13,375 --> 01:20:15,673 the real owner is an Englishman 746 01:20:16,545 --> 01:20:20,777 l am a god-fearing man, brothers, l respect both Hindus and Muslims 747 01:20:20,982 --> 01:20:24,349 Then why did you use cow and pig fat ?! 748 01:20:24,886 --> 01:20:28,447 The Company would have used crow fat if that was cheaper 749 01:21:10,932 --> 01:21:11,591 Mangal...? 750 01:21:14,536 --> 01:21:16,231 You lied to me ! 751 01:21:18,006 --> 01:21:20,736 l trusted you and you lied me 752 01:21:22,277 --> 01:21:25,872 What're you talking about ? - l saw it with my own eyes 753 01:21:26,448 --> 01:21:28,882 The factory, the cartridge, the grease... 754 01:21:29,084 --> 01:21:30,745 made with cow and pig fat 755 01:21:31,186 --> 01:21:34,485 Oh God, no... 756 01:21:34,756 --> 01:21:36,246 l'm now an outcaste 757 01:21:37,325 --> 01:21:38,792 You know what it means to be an outcaste ? 758 01:21:39,895 --> 01:21:41,419 My entire community will shun me 759 01:21:41,930 --> 01:21:45,024 They will no longer touch me, speak to me, eat with me, 760 01:21:45,300 --> 01:21:48,758 or burn my body when l die 761 01:21:49,905 --> 01:21:50,837 For them l am an untouchable. l no longer exist. l am a nobody 762 01:21:51,039 --> 01:21:52,836 Mangal, listen to me... - You lied to me ! 763 01:21:53,041 --> 01:21:55,441 Listen to me, l didn't know ! They lied to me 764 01:21:55,644 --> 01:22:02,948 You plunder our land, you abuse our faith and now... 765 01:22:03,418 --> 01:22:07,684 you want our Souls ? Sahib... you've enjoyed a black man's loyalty 766 01:22:08,657 --> 01:22:10,284 Now taste his fury 767 01:22:10,625 --> 01:22:14,823 Mark my words, Captain sahib ! This cartridge will explode 768 01:22:15,096 --> 01:22:17,496 And it will bring to an end the Company Raj 769 01:22:22,037 --> 01:22:27,873 Take back you pistol, Captain sahib. We're brothers no more 770 01:23:15,457 --> 01:23:16,754 Don't... 771 01:23:25,767 --> 01:23:29,726 lf you are an untouchable then so am l 772 01:23:32,674 --> 01:23:35,472 Mangal, we're all with you 773 01:23:38,847 --> 01:23:41,645 A wrong done unknowingly is not a sin 774 01:23:41,983 --> 01:23:44,110 That's what the scriptures say as well 775 01:23:57,132 --> 01:23:59,896 This cartridge controversy could spin out of control sir. 776 01:24:00,335 --> 01:24:04,396 We have tried to introduce it twice, in different regiments without success. 777 01:24:04,773 --> 01:24:06,104 l would recommend caution. 778 01:24:06,274 --> 01:24:10,438 Damn it we can't succumb to such blind superstition 779 01:24:10,678 --> 01:24:13,704 May seem like superstition to us sir, but to the sepoys... 780 01:24:13,815 --> 01:24:16,841 it's an extremely sensitive issue. lt strikes them at their core. 781 01:24:17,118 --> 01:24:23,079 Gordon urged his senior officers to respect the sepoys' feelings... 782 01:24:23,291 --> 01:24:26,260 and withdraw the cartridge. He was reminded that... 783 01:24:26,461 --> 01:24:32,923 the country was ruled by a Company which could not suffer losses. 784 01:24:41,643 --> 01:24:45,943 Colonel Mitchell claimed that his sepoys were loyal... 785 01:24:46,314 --> 01:24:49,943 and would do his bidding. So it was decided... 786 01:24:50,151 --> 01:24:54,451 that a contingent from Barrackpore be sent to Behrampore... 787 01:24:54,656 --> 01:25:00,788 a hundred miles away... where they would be forced to use the cartridge, by example. 788 01:25:45,206 --> 01:25:48,334 Mitchell ordered the sepoys from both the Behrampore... 789 01:25:48,543 --> 01:25:54,345 and Barrackpore regiments... to use the cartridge. 790 01:25:55,884 --> 01:25:58,352 First company, first platoon, 791 01:25:58,553 --> 01:26:01,351 step forward and pick up your rifles and the cartridges 792 01:26:08,897 --> 01:26:10,194 Subedar 793 01:26:14,068 --> 01:26:15,194 What's the matter ? 794 01:26:15,403 --> 01:26:18,372 The new cartridge, sir. The sepoys don't want to use it, sir 795 01:26:18,573 --> 01:26:20,541 Damn it Bakht Khan 796 01:26:21,409 --> 01:26:22,876 Now this is the Army 797 01:26:23,912 --> 01:26:28,372 A soldier uses whatever arms and ammunition he is asked to use 798 01:26:31,252 --> 01:26:36,212 First company, first platoon, step forward 799 01:26:40,595 --> 01:26:41,721 Enough ! 800 01:26:43,932 --> 01:26:48,733 lf you do not move l will blow you apart with cannon ! 801 01:26:54,609 --> 01:26:56,577 Move the artillery forward 802 01:27:16,631 --> 01:27:19,099 You will obey orders ! 803 01:27:20,468 --> 01:27:22,936 l will count till ten 804 01:27:25,974 --> 01:27:27,601 One 805 01:27:29,811 --> 01:27:30,436 Two 806 01:27:33,514 --> 01:27:34,446 Three 807 01:27:36,818 --> 01:27:38,285 Four 808 01:27:41,990 --> 01:27:42,957 Five 809 01:27:45,493 --> 01:27:46,460 Six 810 01:27:49,330 --> 01:27:50,297 Seven 811 01:27:54,836 --> 01:27:55,632 Eight 812 01:27:59,007 --> 01:28:00,133 Nine 813 01:28:29,704 --> 01:28:32,832 Fire... 814 01:28:56,564 --> 01:28:59,032 Dismiss the parade sir. This could turn serious 815 01:29:01,069 --> 01:29:02,195 Do it sir 816 01:29:04,739 --> 01:29:06,866 For god's sake, do it before it's too late ! 817 01:29:08,743 --> 01:29:11,871 Very well, dismiss the parade 818 01:29:14,248 --> 01:29:16,375 Parade... dismiss ! 819 01:29:53,287 --> 01:29:56,586 Looting the armoury was wrong 820 01:29:57,125 --> 01:29:59,423 Now we leave them no choice 821 01:29:59,594 --> 01:30:02,563 What choice did we have ? Mitchell was about to blow us up. 822 01:30:02,797 --> 01:30:06,096 That was just a bluff. He doesn't have the authority 823 01:30:06,334 --> 01:30:07,426 But now he has an excuse 824 01:30:07,635 --> 01:30:11,435 He'll attack us and claim that he's putting down a mutiny 825 01:30:12,473 --> 01:30:14,270 They're coming to attack our homes with horses and cannons ! 826 01:30:18,146 --> 01:30:21,445 Don't panic. Get ready with your weapons 827 01:30:21,649 --> 01:30:23,116 Come on 828 01:30:36,230 --> 01:30:39,461 This is your commanding officer 829 01:30:40,701 --> 01:30:44,797 Unless you lay down the arms which you have looted... 830 01:30:45,506 --> 01:30:49,135 l promise you, l will give the orders of fire 831 01:30:49,677 --> 01:30:52,145 We don't want bloodshed, Colonel sahib. 832 01:30:52,713 --> 01:30:56,479 Withdraw your guns and go in peace 833 01:30:57,185 --> 01:31:01,315 Surrender ! This is your last chance 834 01:31:01,522 --> 01:31:06,323 We are armed Colonel sahib ! We will fight 835 01:31:06,861 --> 01:31:08,158 But sir, they are our own men 836 01:31:08,362 --> 01:31:11,160 Not any more, can't you see they are mutineers 837 01:31:11,699 --> 01:31:15,328 Split up into four groups and let each man carry two torches 838 01:31:17,538 --> 01:31:19,836 Sir but we have no such commands from the General 839 01:31:20,041 --> 01:31:22,509 Don't you dare interfere with my authority 840 01:32:20,935 --> 01:32:23,733 Please withdraw for now, sir. Let me talk to them 841 01:32:27,275 --> 01:32:30,073 All right do it, do it ! 842 01:32:30,778 --> 01:32:32,905 Listen up 843 01:32:33,614 --> 01:32:36,583 This is corporal Bhola Tiwari speaking 844 01:32:36,784 --> 01:32:40,914 Colonel Mitchell sahib has agreed to withdraw the cannons 845 01:32:41,455 --> 01:32:43,753 The English soldiers are returning to their barracks 846 01:32:43,958 --> 01:32:46,256 Please let them through 847 01:33:06,180 --> 01:33:09,616 Fellow soldiers of lndia... 848 01:33:13,988 --> 01:33:16,957 we have shed our blood without complaint... 849 01:33:18,159 --> 01:33:24,120 in the service of our foreign masters 850 01:33:25,333 --> 01:33:28,632 For them, we have conquered kingdom after kingdom 851 01:33:29,503 --> 01:33:32,301 But in return... 852 01:33:33,674 --> 01:33:34,971 what have we got ? 853 01:33:35,843 --> 01:33:40,974 Poverty, hunger and humiliation 854 01:33:44,352 --> 01:33:45,319 Mangal, Gordon sahib is here 855 01:33:55,696 --> 01:33:57,823 l'm not here on duty 856 01:34:00,034 --> 01:34:02,161 l've come to speak with Mangal Pandey 857 01:34:03,871 --> 01:34:07,830 Whatever you have to say, you can say here. We're all friends 858 01:34:20,721 --> 01:34:21,517 Give me a minute 859 01:34:31,232 --> 01:34:34,030 Do you fully understand the implications of what you're doing ? 860 01:34:34,402 --> 01:34:37,371 The Army will never, never tolerate insubordination 861 01:34:37,905 --> 01:34:43,366 You leave them no choice. They will have to use force unless... 862 01:34:43,577 --> 01:34:46,705 Unless what ? Unless what sahib ? 863 01:34:47,915 --> 01:34:50,713 Unless we go down on our knees and beg for mercy ? 864 01:34:51,252 --> 01:34:54,380 Swallow your cartridge and our honour ? 865 01:34:55,089 --> 01:34:57,717 Forget who we are and promise to remain your slaves forever ? 866 01:35:00,261 --> 01:35:03,719 For too long our minds have rusted in the service of foreign masters 867 01:35:04,098 --> 01:35:06,896 All it takes is a little bit of grease to make us remember who we are 868 01:35:07,635 --> 01:35:13,403 l can understand how you feel. l too feel angered... 869 01:35:13,607 --> 01:35:18,408 when the Company is unreasonable, when officers are unfeeling, 870 01:35:18,612 --> 01:35:22,742 when rules are unfair, but these differences... 871 01:35:22,950 --> 01:35:25,418 must be resolved by reasonable means 872 01:35:30,958 --> 01:35:31,925 This is the difference 873 01:35:35,296 --> 01:35:37,423 Now what are the reasonable means ? 874 01:35:48,642 --> 01:35:52,442 News of the chaos at Behrampore had reached the senior officers. 875 01:35:52,646 --> 01:35:54,443 They were unhappy with Mitchell's handling of the situation. 876 01:35:54,615 --> 01:35:57,982 Mitchell is a fool 877 01:35:58,586 --> 01:36:00,645 This shouldn't have been allowed to happen. 878 01:36:10,931 --> 01:36:14,924 l've come to beg you to reconsider, sir. Please withdraw the cartridges. 879 01:36:17,204 --> 01:36:19,832 You don't expect an army to succumb to a rumour do you, Captain ? 880 01:36:20,107 --> 01:36:22,871 This is not simply a question of idle gossip, sir. 881 01:36:23,043 --> 01:36:26,809 Gordon once again urged that the cartridges be discontinued. 882 01:36:28,516 --> 01:36:31,144 But the officials paid no heed to him. 883 01:36:31,685 --> 01:36:35,985 lnstead, they cast aspersions on his loyalty, and said... 884 01:36:36,190 --> 01:36:41,492 he could share his bed with a native, but not his loyalty. 885 01:37:11,559 --> 01:37:16,189 The British were worried that there were very few white soldiers in Barrackpore. 886 01:37:16,897 --> 01:37:21,357 They decided to send for Queen Victoria's troops from... 887 01:37:21,569 --> 01:37:25,869 Rangoon to deal with the rebelling sepoys. 888 01:37:26,240 --> 01:37:28,708 And till Rangoon Regiment arrived... 889 01:37:28,909 --> 01:37:30,536 they would stall for time by ordering an enquiry. 890 01:37:35,082 --> 01:37:40,213 l think we should accept the Company's offer and return the guns 891 01:37:40,754 --> 01:37:43,052 There will be only an inquiry, no punishments 892 01:37:43,591 --> 01:37:44,888 Let them save face 893 01:37:45,092 --> 01:37:49,051 But we can win ! For every British soldier, we are seven sepoys 894 01:37:49,430 --> 01:37:53,890 Even if we win Behrampore, will it end the Company Raj ? 895 01:37:54,101 --> 01:37:56,228 So we take defeat without a fight ? 896 01:37:56,437 --> 01:38:00,737 Have we learnt nothing from the British ? Rushing into battle is futile 897 01:38:01,108 --> 01:38:08,241 But if we plan well, we can win. Our country, our honour... everything 898 01:38:08,449 --> 01:38:10,576 But for now we need time 899 01:38:13,854 --> 01:38:22,421 O' Messiah, lead us into hope... 900 01:38:22,630 --> 01:38:31,595 O' Messiah, lead us into hope 901 01:38:36,010 --> 01:38:42,438 ln fervent worship, l seek you... like a moth seeks the flame 902 01:38:42,650 --> 01:38:51,524 O' most merciful, benevolent God... hear my plea 903 01:38:51,725 --> 01:38:56,059 Lead me to your light, show me the way 904 01:38:56,263 --> 01:39:06,969 O' most merciful, benevolent God... hear my plea 905 01:39:07,174 --> 01:39:29,360 O' Messiah, lead us into hope 906 01:39:51,218 --> 01:39:55,848 My heart is uneasy, sleep and dreams elude me 907 01:39:58,225 --> 01:40:02,685 l turn and toss as a storm grows in my breast 908 01:40:06,900 --> 01:40:11,360 What is to happen next ? Where does this story go ? 909 01:40:11,605 --> 01:40:15,701 The world waits with bated breath for the saga to unfold 910 01:40:15,943 --> 01:40:16,875 O' Lord... 911 01:40:17,911 --> 01:40:19,378 O' Messiah... 912 01:40:20,414 --> 01:40:25,044 Why these hurdles, why this trial by fire ? 913 01:40:27,254 --> 01:40:35,559 O' most merciful, benevolent God... hear my plea 914 01:40:47,608 --> 01:40:50,076 Welcome, friends, welcome... 915 01:40:50,778 --> 01:40:54,236 welcome to the noble path 916 01:40:57,117 --> 01:41:01,076 We are emissaries of King Nana Saheb 917 01:41:01,622 --> 01:41:05,922 l am Azimullah and this is Chief of the Maratha army, Tatya Tope 918 01:41:06,460 --> 01:41:07,757 Please be seated 919 01:41:09,797 --> 01:41:12,095 What brings you to us ? 920 01:41:13,634 --> 01:41:18,435 You are aware how the Company has, through treachery and force... 921 01:41:18,639 --> 01:41:21,107 snatched our kingdoms from us 922 01:41:21,642 --> 01:41:24,611 They took Delhi, Awadh, Jhansi... 923 01:41:25,646 --> 01:41:27,273 Everyone is angry 924 01:41:28,649 --> 01:41:32,949 Nana Saheb has united all the kings... 925 01:41:33,153 --> 01:41:36,281 to fight against the Company 926 01:41:37,825 --> 01:41:42,285 We're here to invite you to join us 927 01:41:50,671 --> 01:41:51,797 lnvite us ? 928 01:41:53,507 --> 01:41:54,633 What is it, some feast ? 929 01:41:56,009 --> 01:42:01,470 Your Rajahs and Nawabs have gambled away their kingdoms 930 01:42:01,682 --> 01:42:02,808 They've sold out to the company, my friend 931 01:42:03,517 --> 01:42:07,476 We have seen them grovel and lay down their arms in front of us 932 01:42:08,922 --> 01:42:10,822 What are they ? Nothing 933 01:42:12,526 --> 01:42:13,493 And you ? 934 01:42:14,194 --> 01:42:18,824 We are Hindustan. The Company rules on our strength 935 01:42:20,200 --> 01:42:22,828 The Company's native army is the only force today... 936 01:42:23,036 --> 01:42:26,472 with the numbers, the weapons and the training to challenge the Company 937 01:42:26,940 --> 01:42:29,670 And afterwards ? Who will rule ? 938 01:42:30,043 --> 01:42:30,702 The people 939 01:42:31,945 --> 01:42:37,008 Even in England, the Queen may be on the coin, but the rule is of the people 940 01:42:39,219 --> 01:42:43,349 The Company has always won by dividing us... 941 01:42:44,091 --> 01:42:48,687 by making us fight, king against king, Hindu against Muslim 942 01:42:49,396 --> 01:42:52,695 We have a common enemy... the Company 943 01:42:53,567 --> 01:42:57,196 lt's time to unite and fight against it 944 01:42:57,571 --> 01:43:00,039 You want that we spill our blood to throw the Company out... 945 01:43:00,240 --> 01:43:01,366 and become your slaves again ? 946 01:43:02,242 --> 01:43:04,039 No ! This is a fight for freedom 947 01:43:04,411 --> 01:43:08,211 Freedom from our past, freedom for our future 948 01:43:11,919 --> 01:43:17,016 lt is the need of the hour that we bury our differences 949 01:43:19,593 --> 01:43:22,221 We're ready to fight alongside the kings 950 01:43:23,330 --> 01:43:27,892 But this revolution needs a unifying symbol 951 01:43:28,435 --> 01:43:30,903 And that can only be the Red Fort in Delhi 952 01:43:31,772 --> 01:43:33,569 lf we agree... 953 01:43:33,774 --> 01:43:35,571 to unite under the leadership of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah... 954 01:43:35,943 --> 01:43:37,740 then we have a deal 955 01:43:44,952 --> 01:43:47,750 But Bahadur Shah is 82 years old 956 01:43:47,955 --> 01:43:53,086 Yes, he is old and infirm... but fed up of the Company's excesses 957 01:43:53,627 --> 01:43:55,754 He needs us and we need him 958 01:43:57,130 --> 01:43:59,598 His flag will be our banner 959 01:44:05,639 --> 01:44:14,513 We know the disposition, speed and strength of the entire Company army 960 01:44:19,820 --> 01:44:23,119 Barrackpore, Behrampore, Raniganj 961 01:44:23,323 --> 01:44:26,292 Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut and Delhi 962 01:44:30,163 --> 01:44:32,131 All large garrison towns 963 01:44:33,333 --> 01:44:38,965 Three hundred thousand native sepoys and only forty thousand British soldiers 964 01:44:41,508 --> 01:44:45,308 lf on the same day, at the same time, all of us rise... 965 01:44:46,346 --> 01:44:52,649 the Company won't know where to hide 966 01:44:55,856 --> 01:44:58,222 ln a single day, we disarm every British soldier 967 01:44:59,192 --> 01:45:02,559 And the Company Raj comes to an end ! 968 01:45:10,037 --> 01:45:11,664 Praise be to Allah ! 969 01:45:14,041 --> 01:45:17,670 Astrology predicts that the Company Raj will end in a hundred years 970 01:45:18,545 --> 01:45:22,572 And a hundred years, ends this May 971 01:45:22,883 --> 01:45:24,510 Then let's fix the date 972 01:45:25,552 --> 01:45:26,780 31st May 973 01:45:28,388 --> 01:45:32,791 On that day, all of lndia will rise and become free 974 01:45:33,560 --> 01:45:36,461 lt's Holi ! 975 01:45:39,066 --> 01:45:42,365 Holi is here, an explosion of colour 976 01:45:42,569 --> 01:45:45,868 The bells ring out and drumbeats roll 977 01:45:46,073 --> 01:45:49,201 The streets dance in drunken abandon 978 01:45:49,409 --> 01:45:53,038 lt's the season of joy, my love 979 01:46:21,108 --> 01:46:23,076 You wretches ! Where are you off to ? 980 01:46:29,449 --> 01:46:34,250 Look, Holi is here in a riot of colours, painting one and all alike 981 01:46:34,454 --> 01:46:39,255 Sorrows are lost, in new ecstasies of blues, greens and reds 982 01:46:39,459 --> 01:46:43,919 Look, Holi is here in a riot of colours, painting one and all alike 983 01:46:44,131 --> 01:46:48,932 Sorrows are lost, in new ecstasies of blues, greens and reds 984 01:46:49,136 --> 01:46:53,596 l am going to be coloured anew... 985 01:46:53,807 --> 01:46:56,935 this year the hues look richer 986 01:46:57,144 --> 01:47:02,104 No one can stop us now, no one can hold us back... 987 01:47:02,482 --> 01:47:07,613 No matter what... we are ready ! 988 01:47:26,840 --> 01:47:31,641 Look my love, l'm drenched in colours 989 01:47:31,845 --> 01:47:36,305 And a little drunk, you sway so mesmerisingly 990 01:47:36,516 --> 01:47:40,646 How can l not let go and enjoy this moment... 991 01:47:41,354 --> 01:47:46,656 as you seduce me with your eyes ? - No one can stop us now 992 01:47:46,860 --> 01:47:53,390 No one can hold us back... no matter what... we are ready ! 993 01:48:04,377 --> 01:48:07,835 With a fistful of colours Lord Krishna sneaks up on his lover 994 01:48:08,048 --> 01:48:12,075 But Radha is quick as she is naughty and gives it back as good as she gets 995 01:48:18,892 --> 01:48:22,350 With a fistful of colours Lord Krishna sneaks up on his lover 996 01:48:22,562 --> 01:48:26,020 But Radha is quick as she is naughty and gives it back as good as she gets 997 01:48:26,233 --> 01:48:31,364 As the lovers unite and the colours mix Radha and Krishna become one 998 01:48:31,571 --> 01:48:36,440 Which is Radha, which is Krishna who can tell them apart ? 999 01:48:47,254 --> 01:48:51,714 Under a blanket of colours our eyes lock, our hands touch 1000 01:48:51,925 --> 01:48:56,385 We come closer and something deep within me stirs 1001 01:48:56,596 --> 01:49:01,056 This spell of love, this joyous abandon, can you ever escape it ? 1002 01:49:01,268 --> 01:49:04,567 Don't ask that of me anymore 1003 01:49:04,771 --> 01:49:09,731 No one can stop us now, no can hold us back... 1004 01:49:09,943 --> 01:49:15,142 no matter what... we are ready ! 1005 01:50:17,844 --> 01:50:24,147 The insolent behavior of the sepoys Had the British officials worried. 1006 01:50:24,351 --> 01:50:28,151 Just then, General Anson received the news... 1007 01:50:28,688 --> 01:50:31,885 that Rangoon Regiment was afloat and would reach on... 1008 01:50:32,692 --> 01:50:35,490 April 1st. Anson decided that when the Queen's troops arrived... 1009 01:50:35,695 --> 01:50:40,758 the rebel soldiers would be disarmed and their leaders hanged. 1010 01:50:41,034 --> 01:50:47,234 lt would be such a lesson that no one would dare rise for a hundred years. 1011 01:51:00,887 --> 01:51:03,981 Mangal, they're going to kill you 1012 01:51:04,557 --> 01:51:06,582 They've sent for the Rangoon Regiment 1013 01:51:06,893 --> 01:51:09,191 What... Rangoon Regiment ? When ? 1014 01:51:09,396 --> 01:51:10,590 1st April 1015 01:51:11,898 --> 01:51:13,024 How do you know ? 1016 01:51:14,067 --> 01:51:15,694 Last night l was with Hewson 1017 01:51:16,736 --> 01:51:18,363 He blurts out a lot when he is drunk. 1018 01:51:18,571 --> 01:51:20,539 He said, once the Regiment gets here... 1019 01:51:20,740 --> 01:51:26,042 they'll disarm the native sepoys and hang their leaders 1020 01:51:26,746 --> 01:51:30,546 l'm scared, Mangal ! Save yourself... 1021 01:51:30,750 --> 01:51:35,119 and save me... from this hell 1022 01:51:37,257 --> 01:51:39,282 Mangal, l beg you 1023 01:51:40,760 --> 01:51:42,387 Let's run away... 1024 01:51:43,263 --> 01:51:44,287 anywhere 1025 01:51:45,765 --> 01:51:46,493 No 1026 01:51:55,775 --> 01:51:59,176 Heera, l cannot run away 1027 01:52:14,961 --> 01:52:17,429 The situation has changed. We can't wait till May 1028 01:52:17,630 --> 01:52:21,430 But the kings need time to prepare. - Time is what we don't have 1029 01:52:21,634 --> 01:52:23,431 One wrong move can ruin everything 1030 01:52:23,636 --> 01:52:25,263 Once the sepoys are disarmed, who will do the fighting ? 1031 01:52:25,472 --> 01:52:27,099 Your Nana Saheb ? Or Bahadur Shah ? 1032 01:52:28,141 --> 01:52:29,108 There's one way 1033 01:52:30,643 --> 01:52:34,272 We've received orders to march from Behrampore on 21st March... 1034 01:52:34,481 --> 01:52:35,948 to reach Barrackpore on 30th March. 1035 01:52:36,149 --> 01:52:38,947 Rangoon Regiment arrives on 1st April 1036 01:52:39,152 --> 01:52:40,949 That gives us two days 1037 01:52:42,155 --> 01:52:46,956 The moment we reach Barrackpore, we'll take over the cantonment 1038 01:52:47,494 --> 01:52:51,294 Then, before the Rangoon Regiment arrives, we march to Calcutta. 1039 01:52:51,498 --> 01:52:54,797 There we capture Fort William and hold on to it... 1040 01:52:55,168 --> 01:52:58,137 until the rebellion spreads throughout the country 1041 01:53:06,846 --> 01:53:09,815 Done with selling your milk to that white bitch ? 1042 01:53:10,016 --> 01:53:11,643 Better that, than us starving 1043 01:53:13,720 --> 01:53:15,153 You bitch ! Talking back to me ? 1044 01:53:17,023 --> 01:53:21,653 Now their days are numbered ! - Yeah, in your dreams ! 1045 01:53:22,028 --> 01:53:23,825 Wait and see, their time's up ! 1046 01:53:27,600 --> 01:53:29,659 By the next full-moon... slaughter ! 1047 01:53:30,203 --> 01:53:32,671 Where... ? ln Barrackpore ? 1048 01:53:32,872 --> 01:53:34,840 Everywhere. All across lndia ! 1049 01:53:46,219 --> 01:53:54,024 Memsaab, danger ! Danger Memsaab ! 1050 01:53:54,394 --> 01:53:55,190 Wait 1051 01:53:59,399 --> 01:54:01,196 What's going on, what danger ? 1052 01:54:01,734 --> 01:54:05,192 Baba is like my own son. l don't want anything to happen to him 1053 01:54:11,644 --> 01:54:16,206 Memsaab, you must leave ! - Why what's going on ? 1054 01:54:19,752 --> 01:54:22,380 The sepoys say Company Raj will end 1055 01:54:22,589 --> 01:54:24,216 They've been saying that for a hundred years. lt won't happen 1056 01:54:24,424 --> 01:54:26,892 No ! This time it's for real 1057 01:54:27,427 --> 01:54:30,555 Please take Baba and go back to Englistan. Please 1058 01:54:34,100 --> 01:54:36,728 You've taken a great risk, Kamla. 1059 01:55:00,293 --> 01:55:04,923 Traitor! You dare to mutineer? Now see what we do to your wife and child! 1060 01:55:06,132 --> 01:55:08,930 What date have you devils set for this ? 1061 01:55:18,411 --> 01:55:24,008 30th March 1062 01:55:26,419 --> 01:55:27,317 Send dispatches immediately 1063 01:55:27,520 --> 01:55:29,044 Stop the Behrampore Regiment from reaching here. 1064 01:55:29,255 --> 01:55:30,222 Contact Rangoon 1065 01:55:30,623 --> 01:55:33,114 The Queen's Regiment must get here before the 30th. 1066 01:55:33,626 --> 01:55:37,960 Remember... your wife and child! 1067 01:55:41,834 --> 01:55:46,635 On learning the rebels' plans, General Hearsey ordered that... 1068 01:55:46,839 --> 01:55:50,798 The Rangoon Regiment must reach Barrackpore before 30th March. 1069 01:55:51,844 --> 01:55:54,472 Meanwhile, the Behrampore Regiment must be stopped en route... 1070 01:55:54,847 --> 01:55:58,647 and prevented from reaching Barrackpore. 1071 01:56:05,858 --> 01:56:06,483 Halt ! 1072 01:56:13,866 --> 01:56:16,994 Ah, Bakht Khan ! - Why this halt, sir ? 1073 01:56:17,236 --> 01:56:19,500 A storm is brewing. We stay here till it passes. 1074 01:56:19,706 --> 01:56:24,336 But the Sepoys are tired... eager to reach Barrackpore. They need to rest 1075 01:56:26,212 --> 01:56:29,511 Really ? Well l'm afraid they must rest here 1076 01:56:31,718 --> 01:56:33,015 l will go and explain it to them 1077 01:56:35,388 --> 01:56:37,015 That won't be necessary 1078 01:57:18,765 --> 01:57:19,732 What's up ? 1079 01:57:21,434 --> 01:57:22,230 What happened ? 1080 01:57:22,935 --> 01:57:24,903 White soldiers, a whole army ! 1081 01:57:25,104 --> 01:57:26,401 What ? Where ? 1082 01:57:26,606 --> 01:57:28,403 On the riverbank, l saw it myself 1083 01:57:29,942 --> 01:57:30,909 Are you out of your mind ?! 1084 01:57:31,110 --> 01:57:33,078 Believe me, l swear by my mother ! 1085 01:57:34,113 --> 01:57:34,909 On the banks 1086 01:57:39,952 --> 01:57:42,580 Come on... the Brits are here ! 1087 01:57:42,789 --> 01:57:43,915 The Rangoon Regiment has arrived. 1088 01:57:44,123 --> 01:57:45,750 Everyone to the Parade Ground. Quick ! 1089 01:58:00,139 --> 01:58:02,107 Sound the bugle ! Call everyone, quick ! 1090 01:58:02,975 --> 01:58:04,602 This is not the time... - Blow the bugle 1091 01:58:06,145 --> 01:58:08,613 Mangal ! What's the matter ? 1092 01:58:19,492 --> 01:58:20,789 What's wrong with the Sergeant-Major ? 1093 01:58:21,027 --> 01:58:24,121 Don't go out. lt is bad luck to spill milk 1094 01:58:24,330 --> 01:58:25,627 lt's an ill omen ! Something terrible is going to happen ! 1095 01:58:26,332 --> 01:58:27,799 Please don't go 1096 01:58:29,035 --> 01:58:32,129 Don't worry, l'll be fine 1097 01:58:41,013 --> 01:58:45,814 Come on ! The time has come ! Time to fight, time to be free ! 1098 01:58:46,052 --> 01:58:50,148 What happened Mangal, what's wrong ? - Get your weapons. The Brits are here 1099 01:58:50,389 --> 01:58:53,825 The Rangoon Regiment has landed ! - But today isn't 1st April 1100 01:58:54,026 --> 01:58:58,986 They came early. We have to act fast. Go get your guns ! Quick ! 1101 01:58:59,198 --> 01:59:01,166 To arms ! 1102 01:59:01,367 --> 01:59:04,336 But Bakht Khan's men aren't here yet. - We need to wait for them 1103 01:59:04,537 --> 01:59:07,665 We can't wait. We must attack, 1104 01:59:07,874 --> 01:59:11,674 and capture the cantonment before the Rangoon Regiment moves in 1105 01:59:11,878 --> 01:59:14,346 Stop. Don't. You'll get us killed ! 1106 01:59:14,547 --> 01:59:17,846 There's no time ! Come on, move ! Move ! 1107 01:59:18,951 --> 01:59:20,851 No no, wait ! He's gone mad ! 1108 01:59:21,554 --> 01:59:24,182 Mangal your impatience will get us killed ! 1109 01:59:24,390 --> 01:59:26,358 And this hesitation will kill the rebellion ! 1110 01:59:26,559 --> 01:59:28,356 But Mangal, we are not ready yet 1111 01:59:28,561 --> 01:59:29,858 lt's now or never ! 1112 01:59:32,565 --> 01:59:34,192 What's wrong with you guys ? 1113 01:59:35,568 --> 01:59:39,197 Don't you see, the moment we have all been waiting for is here ! 1114 01:59:40,406 --> 01:59:44,536 lt's time to honour your pledge, it's time to do or die 1115 01:59:45,244 --> 01:59:47,712 Pick up your guns and fight 1116 01:59:47,914 --> 01:59:49,541 Fight for your freedom 1117 01:59:50,249 --> 01:59:52,547 For once, fight for yourselves 1118 01:59:52,752 --> 01:59:53,548 Fight! 1119 01:59:53,753 --> 01:59:54,720 Come on ! 1120 02:00:09,268 --> 02:00:10,394 What's going on here ! 1121 02:00:11,604 --> 02:00:12,571 Who sounded the bugle ? 1122 02:00:24,617 --> 02:00:25,743 Mangal, stop 1123 02:00:31,490 --> 02:00:32,422 Mangal... no... 1124 02:00:38,464 --> 02:00:39,931 What the hell do you think you're doing ? 1125 02:00:40,299 --> 02:00:43,928 A handful of sepoys is no match for the Rangoon Regiment 1126 02:00:44,136 --> 02:00:45,103 That we shall see 1127 02:00:47,473 --> 02:00:50,772 Then you leave me no choice 1128 02:01:21,340 --> 02:01:22,307 Get the General 1129 02:01:27,346 --> 02:01:28,643 Sir, it's begun 1130 02:03:00,940 --> 02:03:02,237 The British Army 1131 02:03:02,608 --> 02:03:03,575 Rangoon Regiment 1132 02:03:43,149 --> 02:03:44,776 You are completely outnumbered 1133 02:03:45,651 --> 02:03:49,280 Drop your guns and surrender, or die 1134 02:03:52,358 --> 02:03:53,347 lt's too late, Mangal. lt's all over 1135 02:03:53,826 --> 02:03:57,455 All of lndia is looking at us lf we surrender now... 1136 02:03:57,663 --> 02:04:01,121 the rebellion dies before it is born. We can't let that happen 1137 02:04:01,333 --> 02:04:02,459 l won't let that happen 1138 02:04:05,337 --> 02:04:07,464 They are far too many, it's no use. Let's run 1139 02:04:07,673 --> 02:04:10,141 No... no...! - We can't win 1140 02:04:10,342 --> 02:04:13,140 We will win, even if it takes a hundred years 1141 02:04:14,580 --> 02:04:17,481 Let's run Mangal... please, or we'll all die ! 1142 02:04:26,692 --> 02:04:27,818 Go 1143 02:04:30,029 --> 02:04:31,155 Spread the word 1144 02:04:31,864 --> 02:04:33,661 lt has begun 1145 02:04:34,600 --> 02:04:36,500 Mangal the rebellion needs you ! 1146 02:04:38,270 --> 02:04:40,170 The rebellion needs blood 1147 02:04:40,706 --> 02:04:42,173 Let it be mine 1148 02:05:01,060 --> 02:05:04,188 ATTACK ! 1149 02:05:09,068 --> 02:05:10,035 Stop 1150 02:05:10,236 --> 02:05:11,203 Don't fire 1151 02:05:11,437 --> 02:05:12,028 Hold your fire 1152 02:05:15,241 --> 02:05:16,367 l want him alive 1153 02:06:17,469 --> 02:06:20,768 To the hospital ! Quick ! He mustn't die 1154 02:06:49,335 --> 02:06:54,136 Awaken, arise and be blessed. May all be blessed 1155 02:06:54,807 --> 02:06:59,801 Awaken, arise and be blessed. May all be blessed 1156 02:07:00,379 --> 02:07:05,646 The towns are awake, the homes are abuzz, every village is astir 1157 02:07:05,851 --> 02:07:11,483 Valleys awaken and so do their trees, look, shadows are coming to life ! 1158 02:07:17,363 --> 02:07:21,163 Nana Saheb, Barrackpore has risen 1159 02:07:21,533 --> 02:07:24,161 Soon the fire will spread all across 1160 02:07:24,536 --> 02:07:26,504 But Tatya... 1161 02:07:26,772 --> 02:07:32,335 Make up your mind Nana Saheb. Seize the moment or perish 1162 02:07:32,544 --> 02:07:38,005 No hand can stem the fire that rages in people's hearts 1163 02:07:38,217 --> 02:07:43,348 Eyes ablaze and spirits aflame, no head will ever bow again 1164 02:07:43,589 --> 02:07:49,027 A changed people fill the streets, marching into death's embrace 1165 02:07:51,063 --> 02:07:53,861 Greetings, Queen Lakshmibai. - Welcome, Tatya 1166 02:07:56,468 --> 02:07:59,869 The time has come, earlier than we expected 1167 02:08:00,072 --> 02:08:04,372 Good. Just what l've been waiting to hear 1168 02:08:04,576 --> 02:08:09,707 Rising like a storm unstoppable, stirring the land in it's wake 1169 02:08:09,915 --> 02:08:15,217 They swear to crush and finally end this dark age of tyranny 1170 02:08:18,757 --> 02:08:23,888 l'm an Emperor only in name. l am weak, what can l do ? 1171 02:08:24,096 --> 02:08:26,223 A giant wave is rising, Your Majesty 1172 02:08:27,599 --> 02:08:31,399 lf we don't swim with it, we'll drown 1173 02:08:32,104 --> 02:08:42,571 Awaken, arise and be blessed. May all be blessed 1174 02:08:57,963 --> 02:08:59,260 He will live 1175 02:09:12,811 --> 02:09:15,780 There is still hope. l have spoken to them 1176 02:09:16,815 --> 02:09:19,443 lf you tender a public apology, they will let you live 1177 02:09:24,490 --> 02:09:30,122 Just say that it was a mistake and you're sorry that's all 1178 02:09:30,329 --> 02:09:33,127 Or they will hang you 1179 02:09:35,834 --> 02:09:41,966 l am not sorry for my actions and l am not scared to die 1180 02:09:43,675 --> 02:09:46,473 So they cannot threaten me or forgive me 1181 02:09:52,584 --> 02:09:53,312 Mangal... 1182 02:09:55,020 --> 02:09:57,147 l don't want you to die 1183 02:09:58,023 --> 02:10:06,488 This is my fault, l let you do this, l passed on a lie 1184 02:10:09,535 --> 02:10:13,665 Gordon sahib, you did what you could and l did what l had to 1185 02:10:16,375 --> 02:10:17,842 My blood is not on your hands 1186 02:10:21,713 --> 02:10:30,178 l've come to realise that what l did and what l must do... 1187 02:10:31,056 --> 02:10:33,684 has nothing to do with bitting a bullet, 1188 02:10:33,892 --> 02:10:37,692 and nothing to do with the terror of becoming an outcaste 1189 02:10:40,065 --> 02:10:45,196 l... believed that Nainsukh was born an untouchable 1190 02:10:53,078 --> 02:10:57,208 Now... we are all untouchables in our own land 1191 02:11:02,087 --> 02:11:09,391 Gordon sahib, our fight is no longer against grease on a cartridge, 1192 02:11:11,930 --> 02:11:16,890 it is for our dignity, our freedom, 1193 02:11:18,270 --> 02:11:20,898 our right to hold our head as high as the next man 1194 02:11:25,944 --> 02:11:32,247 You, the lie, the grease... 1195 02:11:35,621 --> 02:11:42,754 l'd bite the bullet a hundred times if it would give my freedom 1196 02:11:45,797 --> 02:11:54,603 Mangal for god's sake we have to stop this thing, 1197 02:11:54,806 --> 02:11:57,434 or there will be terrible bloodshed 1198 02:12:01,647 --> 02:12:03,114 You don't understand 1199 02:12:05,651 --> 02:12:07,278 lndia is rising, 1200 02:12:08,320 --> 02:12:10,117 nothing and nobody can stop it, 1201 02:12:11,657 --> 02:12:16,617 not even my life 1202 02:12:28,073 --> 02:12:29,131 Mangal Pandey... 1203 02:12:30,342 --> 02:12:33,311 did you on the 29th of March incite the other sepoys... 1204 02:12:33,512 --> 02:12:36,970 to rebel against the Company ? 1205 02:12:39,851 --> 02:12:42,149 Who were the others involved in this conspiracy ? 1206 02:12:47,759 --> 02:12:50,489 On that morning, did you imbibe any intoxicating drinks ? 1207 02:12:50,696 --> 02:12:51,993 This one called bhang, for instance ? 1208 02:12:55,367 --> 02:12:59,497 Let the record show that the accused does not deny this 1209 02:13:00,539 --> 02:13:04,873 lt's obvious that the accused has no interest whatsoever... 1210 02:13:04,943 --> 02:13:06,672 in the proceedings of this court martial. Therefore... 1211 02:13:07,579 --> 02:13:10,412 we shall have to rely upon testimonies of the eye witnesses... 1212 02:13:10,582 --> 02:13:14,985 and the officers attacked and wounded by the accused 1213 02:13:28,400 --> 02:13:32,131 You have known Mangal Pandey for the past seven years ? 1214 02:13:33,038 --> 02:13:35,836 l have known him sir, as a brave soldier and a loyal friend 1215 02:13:36,675 --> 02:13:38,700 One of the finest sepoys to serve under my command 1216 02:13:38,977 --> 02:13:42,936 ls it true that on the 29th of March he attacked and injured you ? 1217 02:13:43,682 --> 02:13:46,674 l cannot deny what happened sir, but l would like you to look... 1218 02:13:46,818 --> 02:13:50,720 at the circumstances that led to his behaviour, - Answer in yes or no... 1219 02:13:51,790 --> 02:13:54,725 Yes but the cartridge controversy and the subsequent events... 1220 02:13:54,826 --> 02:13:56,225 Yes or no Captain 1221 02:13:56,595 --> 02:13:58,722 Just knowing what happened is not enough 1222 02:13:58,830 --> 02:14:00,297 You have to understand why it happened 1223 02:14:00,399 --> 02:14:01,195 Yes or no ! 1224 02:14:01,366 --> 02:14:02,162 Yes 1225 02:14:03,068 --> 02:14:06,299 ls it not also true that he subsequently murdered... 1226 02:14:06,438 --> 02:14:08,906 two of your fellow officers and injured four others ? 1227 02:14:09,074 --> 02:14:09,904 Yes 1228 02:14:10,242 --> 02:14:11,334 That will be all, Captain 1229 02:14:11,443 --> 02:14:13,001 No, that will not be all ! 1230 02:14:15,447 --> 02:14:17,415 You will hear me speak damn it ! 1231 02:14:19,918 --> 02:14:22,978 Has this company become so blinded by arrogance and greed that... 1232 02:14:23,088 --> 02:14:25,249 it cannot see the danger that stares it in the face ? 1233 02:14:26,425 --> 02:14:29,258 We stand surrounded by our own army 1234 02:14:29,928 --> 02:14:34,092 300,000 armed native soldiers so disillusioned by our command, 1235 02:14:34,232 --> 02:14:37,759 that they are on the verge of mutiny. And what do we do to pacify them ? 1236 02:14:37,936 --> 02:14:39,767 We stoke the fire of their indignation... 1237 02:14:39,938 --> 02:14:42,839 by laughing at their concerns or suppressing them with brutality 1238 02:14:43,508 --> 02:14:47,000 But mark my words, if you hang this man Mangal Pandey... 1239 02:14:47,145 --> 02:14:50,273 there will be rebellion, bloody rebellion... 1240 02:14:50,582 --> 02:14:52,948 that will sweep through this land like wildfire 1241 02:14:53,085 --> 02:14:55,781 A rebellion that will lead to the end of this Company Raj 1242 02:14:55,987 --> 02:14:57,454 Captain, enough ! 1243 02:14:57,823 --> 02:15:01,782 Gordon tried his best to save Mangal. 1244 02:15:01,993 --> 02:15:08,125 He warned that if Mangal Pandey was hanged there would be a bloody rebellion... 1245 02:15:08,333 --> 02:15:10,961 That would put to an end the Company Raj. 1246 02:15:11,837 --> 02:15:15,466 But even this warning fell on deaf ears. 1247 02:15:33,191 --> 02:15:35,659 They failed to hang him this morning 1248 02:15:36,695 --> 02:15:39,323 They have called for a hangman from Calcutta 1249 02:15:40,265 --> 02:15:43,496 They will hang him in public tomorrow, 1250 02:15:43,869 --> 02:15:45,837 and make a spectacle of his death 1251 02:18:07,512 --> 02:18:12,472 Hearken o' people... 1252 02:18:13,184 --> 02:18:14,310 the drum sounds the call 1253 02:18:14,519 --> 02:18:15,816 Now awake and arise 1254 02:18:16,021 --> 02:18:17,318 From your sleep of ages 1255 02:18:22,527 --> 02:18:30,161 Awaken, now awaken 1256 02:18:31,036 --> 02:18:34,995 The Earth comes alive as dawn heralds a new day 1257 02:18:35,206 --> 02:18:39,006 Rivers sparkle with new life and hope rises in oceans anew 1258 02:18:48,720 --> 02:19:19,906 Awaken, now awaken 1259 02:19:20,218 --> 02:19:24,052 Pay heed to this moment in Time, 1260 02:19:24,255 --> 02:19:27,884 though your eyes disbelieve what they see 1261 02:19:28,093 --> 02:19:31,893 A man is leaving this world of man, 1262 02:19:32,097 --> 02:19:35,897 see his head held proud and high 1263 02:19:36,101 --> 02:19:39,559 Oh how fortunate is the mother, 1264 02:19:39,771 --> 02:19:43,901 who gave birth to such a son 1265 02:19:44,109 --> 02:19:48,239 So fearless, he shall never die, 1266 02:19:48,446 --> 02:19:51,415 even if life is taken from him 1267 02:20:21,813 --> 02:20:24,373 With such dignity does this rebel take leave 1268 02:20:24,582 --> 02:20:27,107 every head bows in respect 1269 02:20:27,318 --> 02:20:32,517 On his lips the cry of freedom, his heart's desire for all to see 1270 02:20:32,724 --> 02:20:38,253 His eyes see beyond the present, the dream of his homeland free 1271 02:20:38,463 --> 02:20:49,465 You can kill a man but not his dream ! 1272 02:20:55,513 --> 02:20:57,811 ATTACK ! 1273 02:21:20,038 --> 02:21:23,166 ATTACK ! 1274 02:22:04,916 --> 02:22:09,046 And so began the bloodiest rebellion in human history 1275 02:22:09,921 --> 02:22:12,890 The British called it a Sepoy Mutiny 1276 02:22:13,091 --> 02:22:17,721 But for the lndians it was the first war of independence 1277 02:22:18,763 --> 02:22:23,393 An officer by the name Captain William Gordon, 1278 02:22:23,601 --> 02:22:25,398 was recorded as having joined the rebel forces... 1279 02:22:25,770 --> 02:22:27,237 and fought against the Company Raj 1280 02:22:28,439 --> 02:22:31,067 The rebellion was finally put down after a year... 1281 02:22:31,276 --> 02:22:34,245 but it destroyed the East lndia Company 1282 02:22:34,479 --> 02:22:40,577 And the British Crown took over the governance of lndia 1283 02:22:42,353 --> 02:22:46,084 Mangal Pandey in his death became a hero, a legend... 1284 02:22:46,791 --> 02:22:53,924 who inspired a nation to fight for freedom 1285 02:23:09,981 --> 02:23:15,613 The dream of freedom ignited by Mangal finally came true 90 years later... 1286 02:23:16,321 --> 02:23:22,157 on 15th August 1947, when lndia became free. 100727