The film begins with Mangal Pandey (played by Aamir Khan) as a sepoy in the British East India Company's army. He is a devoted soldier and a loyal subject of the British Crown. However, when the British introduce the Enfield rifle, which uses greased cartridges that have to be bitten open before loading, Pandey and his fellow sepoys are outraged. The grease used is pig fat and beef tallow, which is against their religious beliefs.
: The movie explores deep themes of freedom, identity, and anti-colonialism , often being compared to a "Bollywood Braveheart". Criticisms mangal pandey filmyzilla
The film marks the massive return of superstar Aamir Khan after a four-year hiatus. It also stars Toby Stephens as Captain William Gordon, Rani Mukerji as Heera, Ameesha Patel as Jwala, and Kirron Kher as Lol Bibi. The film begins with Mangal Pandey (played by
: The broken bond between the sepoys and their British officers. The grease used is pig fat and beef