
The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
Director
Ketan Mehta
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$7,250,000
Status
Released

Aamir Khan
Mangal Pandey

Rani Mukerji
Heera

Toby Stephens
Captain William Gordon

Ameesha Patel
Jwala

Om Puri
Narrator (uncredited)

Kirron Kher
Lol Bibi