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23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002): Cast & Plot

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23rd March 1931: Shaheed is a 2002 historical drama directed by Guddu Dhanoa, starring Shakti Kapoor as Chattar Singh, Bobby Deol and Raja Bundela. It runs 3 hours 5 minutes.

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23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 5m (185 min)
Director
Guddu Dhanoa
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is 23rd March 1931: Shaheed About?

The premise of 23rd March 1931: Shaheed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Bhagat Singh, a passionate Indian freedom fighter, assassinates the British officer held responsible for the death of his mentor Lala Lajpat Rai. He is swiftly arrested, tried for murder, and sentenced to death, ultimately being hanged by the colonial authorities, cementing his status as a martyr for independence.

23rd March 1931: Shaheed Themes & Keywords

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  • year 1931
  • death
  • prison
  • assassination
  • independence
  • 1930s
  • month in title
  • date in title
  • trial
  • traitor
  • train
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  • train robbery
  • torture
  • suicide
  • suicide by gunshot
  • sikh
  • shot to death
  • revolutionary
  • punjab
  • protest
  • prison warden
  • police officer killed
  • police brutality
  • patriot
  • patriotism
  • massacre
  • martyr
  • lawyer
  • independence movement
  • hunger strike
  • hanging
  • funeral pyre
  • freedom fighter
  • fasting
  • death sentence
  • coward
  • courtroom
  • college
  • british colonial
  • beating
  • amritsar massacre
  • amritsar india
  • 1920s
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

23rd March 1931: Shaheed Cast & Characters

Shakti Kapoor leads the cast as Chattar Singh, with Bobby Deol as Bhagat Singh and Raja Bundela as Lala Lajpatrai. Directed by Guddu Dhanoa; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

23rd March 1931: Shaheed Plot Summary

What happens in 23rd March 1931: Shaheed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the mid-1920s under British rule, the film follows Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad, two fearless freedom fighters who join forces with Sukhdev and Rajguru in a bold bid to win independence for India. Their shared resolve is fueled by a fierce sense of justice and the belief that bold action can advance the national cause.

The catalyst comes when their mentor, Lala Lajpat Rai, is brutally beaten to death by the police. Bhagat Singh’s rage burns bright as he vows to avenge him, pulling the quartet deeper into a plan of direct confrontation with the colonial authorities.

Full summary

The whole story of 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know 23rd March 1931: Shaheed?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor plays the revolutionary Bhagat Singh?

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23rd March 1931: Shaheed Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Мученики” and “23 марта 1931”.

Also known as
  • Мученики
  • 23 марта 1931
  • Şehitler
  • 23 Mart 1931 / 23rd March 1931: Shaheed

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23rd March 1931: Shaheed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 23rd March 1931: Shaheed?

23rd March 1931: Shaheed runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).

When was 23rd March 1931: Shaheed released?

23rd March 1931: Shaheed was released on June 7, 2002.

Who directed 23rd March 1931: Shaheed?

23rd March 1931: Shaheed was directed by Guddu Dhanoa.

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Who is in the cast of 23rd March 1931: Shaheed?

23rd March 1931: Shaheed stars Shakti Kapoor as Chattar Singh, Bobby Deol as Bhagat Singh and Raja Bundela as Lala Lajpatrai, among 12 credited actors.

Does 23rd March 1931: Shaheed have a post-credit scene?

No. 23rd March 1931: Shaheed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 23rd March 1931: Shaheed in?

The original language of 23rd March 1931: Shaheed is Hindi.

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