Even as a Bollywood film has immortalised Sam Manekshaw, for the Indian army he is a polestar guiding them through the numerous examples of his professionalism and leadership abilities. His courage to stand up to the political leadership, while respecting civilian supremacy inherent in the constitutional scheme, further bolstered Sam’s popularity
Director Meghna Gulzar and actor Vicky Kaushal's film Sam Bahadur has hit the theatres. Kaushal has portrayed Sam Manekshaw, independent India’s first Field Marshal in the movie. So, who was Sam Manekshaw and what role did he play in the liberation of Bangladesh during 1971 India-Pakistan war? Watch to find out.
Meghna Gulzar’s film is more homage than a probing study of history. But what it lacks in terms of curiosity, it makes up with a startling Vicky Kaushal performance.
Vicky Kaushal captures the essence of the character of the military man and makes it difficult to distinguish between reality and film.
The actor and filmmaker Meghna Gulzar discuss the behind-the-scenes anecdotes of how the biopic came into being.
Several social media users said the country’s top leaders personally paying their last respects to General Bipin Rawat is in sharp contrast to what was witnessed after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s death in June 2008.
Manekshaw was the eighth Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, serving as the chief of staff during the 1971 Indo-Pak war
Lt. General JFR Jacob tells Forbes India that he does not regret being the unsung hero of the 1971 India-Pakistan War over Bangladesh.