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Actor Fights for Forgotten Hero's Screen Time
15 Aug
Summary
- Actor Saud Mansuri champions revolutionary Bagha Jatin for a screen portrayal.
- Bagha Jatin secretly organized Indians against British rule.
- His 1915 battle in Balasore remained largely overshadowed by other figures.
Actor Mohammed Saud Mansuri believes the story of revolutionary Bagha Jatin deserves a prominent place on screen. Mansuri, known for his roles in various television shows and web series, discovered Jatin's life through a book. He is now eager to portray Bagha Jatin, a freedom fighter who secretly organized Indians to resist British rule.
Jatin's efforts included attempting to acquire weapons from Germany for a larger uprising. In 1915, he and a small group engaged in a final, significant battle against the British in Balasore. Despite his courageous actions, Jatin's story was overshadowed by more widely known figures like Bhagat Singh and Gandhi.
Mansuri emphasizes the importance of remembering such sacrifices, stating that freedom was not free. He advocates for Jatin's narrative to be told loudly and vividly, honoring the courage and intellect that earned him the moniker 'Tiger.' This Independence Day, Mansuri calls for embodying Jatin's spirit of fearlessness and standing for truth and justice.
