It's worth a watch, if only to review an important lesson in our history under British Rule. Their treatment of Indians, the servility and treachery of many Indian rulers, or their brethren, and many such eye-openers are revisited. The end of the Peshwas and their re-location to Bithore near Kanpur was something I did not know about earlier.
Apart from this, we are made aware of many social customs that were turned on their head by Laxmibai a.k.a. Manikarnika during her stint as the Queen of Jhansi. Even if there is exaggeration that is obvious at times, cinema tends to be larger-than-life, and it's excusable..a film needs to be watchable too. Her decsription as the only Man among Indian rulers (by a Britisher) seems apt.
Kangana has poured her heart out, both as actor and director, and done a decent job of both. It's a bold attempt, and worth a watch. Danny, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Atul Kulkarni have decent supporting roles. Ankita Lokhande too.
Apart from this, we are made aware of many social customs that were turned on their head by Laxmibai a.k.a. Manikarnika during her stint as the Queen of Jhansi. Even if there is exaggeration that is obvious at times, cinema tends to be larger-than-life, and it's excusable..a film needs to be watchable too. Her decsription as the only Man among Indian rulers (by a Britisher) seems apt.
Kangana has poured her heart out, both as actor and director, and done a decent job of both. It's a bold attempt, and worth a watch. Danny, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Atul Kulkarni have decent supporting roles. Ankita Lokhande too.
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