The tale of Maharaja Duleep Singh in 2 hours could not be told better in 2 hours. The film has done a great job capturing the key moments of his life. I guess it would be fair to say that anybody not aware of who he was and why he was such a crucial figure in Anglo Indian history may not capture the true essence of the film. I have sent all my friends to watch this film given this pointers as a background (All these points have supporting evidence):
1. Maharaja Duleep was the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Who ruled the Punjab prior to colonial rule and it was his kingdom that was split to create Pakistan before colonial rule left India 1947 2. Panjab(Duleeps kingdom) was about 4 to 5 times bigger than current day Panjab and was wealthier than England. To give you an idea the Kohinoor is valued at £100m today and that was just one of his thousands of assets. Also his kingdom helped to finance GB industrial revolution 3. Duleep was a threat as he was symbol of hope to his people the fact that he was separated from his mother and never allowed to set foot on his birth soil not even in death support this notion. No other Indian king was taken in this manner. Why would he not be allowed to go back home or be with his mom?
Sophie Steven played Bamba Muller so well she moved me to tears.
Shabana Azmi - my god subtle yet powerful.
Amanda Root - amazing
Jason Flemming - Smooth.
Satinder Sartaaj - portrayed the calm before the storm very.
David Essex - Great
Leanne Joyce - Sassy
I think the film created the atmosphere it aimed to created and you can feel it throughout the film It kept me watching from beginning to end and also moved me to tears. Make sure you have tissues with you :-)
1. Maharaja Duleep was the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Who ruled the Punjab prior to colonial rule and it was his kingdom that was split to create Pakistan before colonial rule left India 1947 2. Panjab(Duleeps kingdom) was about 4 to 5 times bigger than current day Panjab and was wealthier than England. To give you an idea the Kohinoor is valued at £100m today and that was just one of his thousands of assets. Also his kingdom helped to finance GB industrial revolution 3. Duleep was a threat as he was symbol of hope to his people the fact that he was separated from his mother and never allowed to set foot on his birth soil not even in death support this notion. No other Indian king was taken in this manner. Why would he not be allowed to go back home or be with his mom?
Sophie Steven played Bamba Muller so well she moved me to tears.
Shabana Azmi - my god subtle yet powerful.
Amanda Root - amazing
Jason Flemming - Smooth.
Satinder Sartaaj - portrayed the calm before the storm very.
David Essex - Great
Leanne Joyce - Sassy
I think the film created the atmosphere it aimed to created and you can feel it throughout the film It kept me watching from beginning to end and also moved me to tears. Make sure you have tissues with you :-)