The young martyr, extremist of India and notably the most influencial nationalist of the country in the Independence movement was Bhagat Singh. Born on 28 September 1907, today we celebrate his 105th birth anniversary.

Remembering the legend, one movie has pictured the life of the revolutionary very well, the legend of Bhagat Singh.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh, 2002 is a biopic about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan, Sushant Singh, and Ian Davies. It was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two National Film Awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, and three Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh shows in detail how Singh came to develop his views on the British Raj and his struggle for Indian independence. The film begins with scenes depicting how the British attempted to dispose of Singh's body, so that he could not be made into a martyr, and then flashbacks to the past to tell his story. A historical feel was created by using a sepia tint throughout the film.

(AW- Anil)