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At the beginning of the 19th century, Maharaja Ranijit Singh drove away
the Afghans from the North-Western region of India and established Sikh Rule there.
Since then, the Prince of Afghanistan kept looking out
for an opportunity to capture this part of India again.
After the Maharaja's death,
when the British tried to strengthen their hold on the region,
they suffered heavy losses at the hands of the Afghan tribes.
It was also said that there was a Mullah...
who would incite the Pathans to attack the British in the name of Jihad.
Since it was only the Sikhs who could oust the Afghans,
the British took the help of the Sikh Armed Forces to fight the invaders.
In 1890, the 36th Sikh regiment was stationed at the three forts built...
amidst the Samana Mountains.
This is the story of the soldiers from this very regiment,
who were guarding the Saragarhi Fort.
These mountains fall under Afghanistan.
And these belong to India.
And in the middle, a line is drawn.
And proclaimed as a border.
- This? - Hmm.
Now let's suppose, the Englishman is the husband...
And the Ruler of Afghanistan is the wife...
And the Pathans of this region are the Magistrate.
The wife took the husband's money...
And accepted this line as the border.
So if the husband and wife are in agreement...
what's the magistrate's problem?
The magistrate always has a grouse with the regime.
On top of that, the wife keeps egging him on...
So the Afghan Prince is instigating the Pathans against the British...
But why?
Because the wife wants to continue her Russian affair...
divorce the husband and grab the alimony!
And only the magistrate can sanction the divorce.
Ishar Singh...
But if the Prince is the wife,
The Englishman is the husband...
And the Russian is the lover...
Who are we, then?
The wedding guests!
Gulab Singh, we're the wedding procession.
We're just here to dance to their tunes!
Havaldar (Sergeant) Ishar Singh!
Yes Sir.
We're done patrolling today.
Time to head back to Gulistan.
Keep the men ready.
Yes Sir.
Do you know why you are here? You have disobeyed your husband.
What do you have to say for yourself?
I have done nothing wrong.
It is him who has wronged me!
Thats not possible.
You never believe me.
Because I'm a woman.
Praise Allah, we are here to judge this wretched woman.
She shall be punished.
- Sir, look! - No, Ishar Singh!
We won't interfere in their matters.
You have the blessings to carry out the punishment.
Off with her head.
- Sir, they'll kill her! - So what?
It's business as usual for them.
Not our problem.
Come on, move!
Punish Her! Punish Her! Punish her!
That's an order, Havaldar!
Havaldar!
Lord Almighty, uphold our honour.
Oh dear.
It's showtime!
Run...
Run away!
Don't just stand there get him!!!
No No no!! Stop Wait!!
The Sikhs carry their honour in their turbans...
Take it off first.
Strip his head bare before you chop it off.
Kill me if you want,
but don't dare touch my turban.
One shall be forever blessed, who says God is the ultimate truth!
He needs to be punished severely, Sir.
We need to set an example.
You are right, Lawrence.
This is a serious matter.
We must inform the Lieutenant Colonel immediately.
- Attar Singh! - Yes Sir!
Make contact with Saragarhi.
We need to send a message to Lockhart.
For Lieutenant Colonel Haughton.
Yes Sir!
Water is already scarce.
If the Major finds out you've been watering the earth it,
he'll shoot you straight-away.
It's my share of water.
Whether I drink it or throw it -
my wish!
Any progress?
Not yet.
Nothing can grow here, Ishar...
This soil is as hostile as the Pathans...
It refuses to mingle with strangers.
I'm a farmer, Gulaab...
Bonding with the earth comes naturally to me.
So, have they decided on my punishment?
Not yet...
He'll poison the Major's ears first...
Then they'll send word to Haughton Sir.
He's going to deal with you then.
Haughton Sir won't do anything to me.
He's very different from Lawrence Sir.
How exactly?
Haughton Sir doesn't discriminate on the basis of a man's colour.
Right.
Whether you're white, brown or any colour
for him, all soldiers are equal.
All that is rubbish.
If that were the case, why would he differentiate between you and 1?
Because we're separated by rank.
That's why.
Man, I want to rise in rank too!
Learn some English first, Gulabo!
Yeah right...
As if you've leamnt a lot, eh?
I have! By listening to them.
You barely know a few words...
God knows if you even use them correctly!
I know a lot of words.
I learn a new one everyday.
Right.
Do you remember the day when troops arrived from Hangu... With General Biggs?
Yes.
Among them was a British Havaldar (Sergeant).
- Yeah, yeah. - The same rank.
Do you know what they called him?
What?
"Saajan (Darling) Tim, Saajan Tim!"
- Saajan? - Hmm!
God, no...
I don't want to be a Havaldar then!
Why, what happened?
Look, there are 175 men here.
If they all start calling me 'Darling Gulaab'...
My masculinity will be blown to bits!
Well, Nurse Teresa will call you 'Darling' too, then...
Won't you be thrilled!
Oh stop it, Ishar Singh!
What do I say, my friend...
Every time a war begins...
I wish to get injured...
Only so the pretty nurse could tend to my wounds.
But nothing ever happens!
The Pathans can't even aim -
Gulabo!
Nurse!
Look after him.
There's too many of them, Sir!
Send word to Lockhart.
Call for help. Quick!
Yes Sir!
Buddy..
Why didn't you obey Lieutenant Lawrence's orders?
If I had, that girl would have been killed.
Yes, she would've died...
But we wouldn't have been attacked!
You just gave that Mullah another excuse...
To rile up the Pathans against us.
I beg your pardon, Sir...
But the reason behind this war isn't me...
It's the British government.
Don't you dare teach me about the politics of my government.
You're a soldier, meddling in politics isn't your job.
Your job is to follow orders.
I'm transferring you.
You're going to Saragarhi and taking charge there tomorrow.
Sir, what will I do there?
Nothing ever happens there.
Yes. That's why.
So you won't get into trouble over there.
And remember.
Without Saragarhi, Gulistan and Lockhart can't communicate.
I'm a soldier, Sir...
Not a postman.
Be careful Ishar Singh, or you won't remain a postman either.
Havaldar!
Yes Sir.
When you see a senior officer, what are you supposed to do?
I didn't ask you to salute.
I simply asked you -
what should you do when you see me?
I should salute you, Sir.
Then why didn't you?
I see.
Looks like I need to teach you some discipline, Havaldar.
Now salute thrice.
And with each salute, apologize to your senior officer.
Right now, Havaldar!
I'm sorry, Sir.
What did you think, Havaldar?
You'll disobey me and get away with it?
You think you're better than me, isn't it?
Well, let me tell you something.
If you were better than us...
You wouldn't be our slaves.
You know, it's funny.
The Sikhs and Pathans claim to be very brave...
But the moment there's a chance, you're the first to flee.
Like now...
You're running off to Saragarhi.
That's how the people of India are.
I think there's something rotten in this land itself...
It breeds cowardice.
Am I right, Havaldar?
I'm sorry. Don't let me keep you.
You need to pack your bags.
So long, f♪♪♪er!
'Fakhar' (Pride)?
On one hand, he's angry...
And yet, he's proud of you too?
I'm confused.
These Britishers are such weirdos, man!
He says the cowards are born from the land of our country.
These forts stand on our shoulders...
And they have the gall to call us cowards, the low-lives!
Why didn't you answer back?
I don't know why...
Words seemed to fall short.
Man, don't you ever wish...
We could flow free, like ariver...
Walk with pride and swagger...
March to our own beat?
What are you talking about, Ishar?
I don't really understand.
Today, for the first time I realized...
We're slaves, not soldiers.
Were people like us just
born to bow and salute?
First the Mughals ruled us,
now the British...
When will we rule ourselves?
So you want to rule, is it?
I want to be free...
To be free like a river...
To flow of my own accord.
Anyway, forget that.
Tell me something...
Did she finally nurse your wounds?
How would I know -
I was unconscious!
My luck is cursed.
I took a bullet, all in vain!
Why don't you get married?
I will when I go back to my village next.
It's better than getting shot for a random woman...
I'll just remember my wife, and soothe my heart.
Like you do.
What do you mean?
Don't act so innocent...
I've often seen you sitting and thinking of her, smiling to yourself.
You sure keep an eye on me, eh!
Very well. I'll leave now.
Stay strong, my friend.
Take care of yourself.
Holy smokes!
It's you!
I thought it's someone else.
Hello.
Are you fine, ma'am?
I hope nobody troubled you again?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Do you know Punjabi?
Hindustani?
No point asking.
Do you know English, ma'am?
Engli...
One-two-three, left-right, left-right, fire, line...
Bye-bye...
Bye-bye!
Wow... 'bye-bye'?
By God, you speak English!
Amazing.
Do you know any more?
No?
Very well. I'll be off then.
Wait, Thank you so much for helping me.
If it wasn't for you I would surely be dead.
Is there anything I can do to repay you before you go?
I am so very greatful for your help.
Pardon?
You are a god among men.
I am forever in your debt.
Before you go on your journey please have some food.
I made it myself its very good.
Its very sweet I think you will like it.
It's all I have to offer.
Yes, yes.
What is this?
Hmm... It's sweet.
It's very tasty.
It was nice talking to you.
I'll be off now. May God be with you.
Bye bye.
Are you done philandering?
Bless you, my love!
Such anger!
I look after your home, await your return years on end...
While you get cozy with that Pathani!
Why fight as soon as you've arrived, love?
At least offer me a few sweet words!
You satisfied your sweet tooth, didn't you? Tell me!
I'm going to crush your bones.
Wait till you get home.
She offered me sweets as a token of gratitude...
So I had to accept it.
You know I'm not fond of sweets anyway...
I like it hot and spicy...
That's why I married you!
You're not all that good looking, you know...
It's just these silly things you say that make me fall for you.
So when I come home, will you just crush my bones...
Or will we get cozy too?
I say, Mister Ishar Singh...
Yes, sweetheart...
Go to hell.
Okay, forget romance... At least give me a hug!
I'll die a happy man!
My love!
Stop.
"My dearest, my sweetheart"
"Promise you won't ever leave me"
"I can't think straight without you™
"I'll follow you hand-in-hand"
"To wherever you go"
"We're two incomplete halves"
"To be with you is all I want”
"Before or after you"
"I could have no other true love, apart from you"
"I'll follow you hand-in-hand"
"To wherever you go"
"My dearest, my sweetheart"
"If you'd keep me in your heart"
"We'd talk through our eyes"
"If you'd keep me in your heart"
"We'd talk through our eyes"
"My heartbeat feels your presence”
"You are mine and I, yours"
"Even the almighty cannot deny"
"We're two incomplete halves"
"To be with you is all I want”
"Before or after you"
"I could have no other true love, apart from you"
"I'll follow you hand-in-hand"
"To wherever you go"
"Promise you won't ever leave me"
"I can't think straight without you™
"I'll follow you hand-in-hand"
"To wherever you go"
"Promise you won't ever leave me"
"I can't think straight without you™
"I'll follow you hand-in-hand"
"To wherever you go"
So should I write this, then?
"I miss you a lot."
Oh no. Let it be, Gurmukh.
She'll have the priest read it to her.
If she hears these words from him...
she'll be mortified, the poor thing!
Just write this much, that I'll -
It's a letter from Haughton Sir.
I'm taking charge of this place from today.
But weren't you going to arrive tomorrow?
I'm Naik (Corporal) Lal Singh and that's Sepoy Gurmukh Singh.
Lamp Operator.
So you have kids enrolled in the army!
How old are you, kiddo?
Nineteen, Sir.
Who's making so much noise?
Attention!
Attention, soldiers!
Havaldar Ishar Singh is here to take charge.
Sir, water.
Who are you?
I'm the cook. Khuda Daad.
No thanks.
So these are the brave men of the 36th Sikh cavalry.
Is this what soldiers are like?
No Sir.
Actually, nothing much happens around here...
All we do is pass on messages from Gulistan to Lockhart...
Back and forth.
You could say it's like a post office.
This is the army, Lal Singh.
Not a festive carnival!
Look at the state of your men!
Where's your uniform?
Worthless creatures!
Drop the broom!
Look.
A soldier in underwear!
Look at Gurmukh!
A soldier must be in uniform on duty!
Bloody Brit!
You'll be punished for this.
Now you'll wrestle among yourselves, and the roosters will watch the show!
And you'll continue till the roosters ask you to stop.
But...
How will the roosters speak?
Who are you?
Lance Naik Chanda Singh, Sir!
Chanda Singh...
While they wrestle,
you'll take rounds of the fort.
Understood?
Yes Sir.
Lal Singh.
Yes Sir.
Your duty is
to keep a watch on them.
If anything goes wrong in the slightest,
you'll be punished.
Yes Sir.
And remember
you'll only do as the roosters say.
Get the birds!
You went on a rampage as soon as you arrived! Why were you so hard on them?
My love...
This regiment was named after the Sikhs.
Its name carries our repute and honour.
One mistake from them can malign not just the regiment...
But the name of our entire community.
But the roosters won't speak, will they?
They won't.
So then?
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Adversity reveals one's true character, isn't it?
What is it?
When you say such clever things,
I feel so...
Don't you have any work to do?
Go, feed the cattle!
I've already fed them.
I just need to feed your mother now.
Don't talk nonsense.
Do you want a spanking?
Oooh...
Go right ahead, my love!
At least you'll touch me then.
Hush, you naughty girl!
What's happening?
I asked them to wrestle and they're singing instead.
Lal Singh!
Yes Sir.
Where are the roosters?
We cooked them, Sir.
On whose orders?
The roosters' orders!
What nonsense is this?
Sir, you told us to do as the roosters say.
They didn't say 'Stop!, but they definitely told us to cook.
They spoke to you?
That's what, at first we didn't understand either.
They were speaking in English, Sir!
The roosters spoke in English?
Yes Sir.
Jeevan Singh!
Tell Sir what they said.
Sir, among all of us, only Gurmukh knows English.
He told us what 'Cook' means in English, so...
We did exactly that, Sir.
Who was responsible for carrying out the punishment properly, Lal Singh?
I was, Sir.
So then you'll be one getting punished.
Forget chicken, you'll get nothing to eat for a week.
Yes Sir.
Pardon me, Sir...
But as long as Naik Lal Singh doesn't eat, we won't either.
Alright.
Actually, let's extend the punishment to two weeks.
Okay?
Two weeks, Sir?
Should I increase it?
Any doubts?
No, Sir!
36th Sikh Regiment, any doubts?
No, Sir!
Well done.
"Cook-a-doodle doo!"
There he goes again!
Man, if he couldn't get married...
How is it our fault?
Well, if a man gets called to the battlefield
right before his wedding night...
He's bound to be upset.
Poor guy's stuck being a virgin...
Yeah, as if you have tons of experience!
O Bholeyal!
What's the only battle you can never win?
Do you know? Tell me?
Marriage!
No matter what you do, the wife always wins!
Lighten up, man...
I told you, he won't laugh.
He will, someday!
Took rounds of the fort all night...
Didn't sleep, and wouldn't let us either!
Not sure if he's a man or a bloody ghost.
Definitely a ghost!
Give it a break, man!
Polish that shoe any more, and a Genie will emerge from it!
You won't understand, Ram!
I know...
You're saving them for your father.
These aren't just shoes, they're my father's dream.
The poor man has worn one pair of torn slippers all his life.
He always loved the shoes soldiers wear...
That's why he enrolled me in the army!
Now when I take these gleaming shoes for him...
You'll see.
He'll be so happy, he'll even wear them to sleep!
Weirdo!
What's with him and our undies?
Bholeya!
Shall I tell you a joke?
Once, a...
Lighten up, man...
What does he think of himself?
What kind of punishment is this?
If a soldier remains hungry, how will he fight?
Sir, I don't get a good feeling about this man.
The British have sent us a liability.
Mark my words. This man will get us killed one day.
We were at fault, Chanda.
We deserved to be punished.
Don't get so angry.
Let it go.
Look at this.
Look, your niece is now six months old!
See!
She has such tiny hands!
Man... Enough, for God's sake!
Stop playing these morose tunes now.
Come, spend your wedding night with me if you want!
Have you lost it!
Gentlemen...
Till now, each of your tribes have fought the British separately...
Which is why they have failed.
But now it's time to stand united.
Because now, it's not merely a border-related matter.
Some days ago, that Britisher along with his Sikh infidels
stopped us from punishing a woman who insulted Allah's name.
Blasphemy!
The day is not far, when they'll tell us to let our women roam unveiled...
The way their women do. God forbid!
There's still time...
We need to protect our women,
our traditions, our faith...
We have to destroy them or we'll be destroyed.
We...
We need to fight a holy war...
Jihad.
I agree that we must stand united, Mullah Saeedullah...
But before making any decision, I want to know where the Sheikh is?
Sheikh Abdul Rehman is the Ruler of Afghanistan...
The British always keep an eye on him,
so it wasn't possible for him to be here today.
We have no problem with his absence.
Our only issue is that the British pay us money...
To not attack their convoys. What about that?
If we succeed, you'll get double the amount.
And the border?
It'll be erased.
It's a deal.
8,9, 10...
11,12,13, 14...
Do you know,
the pantry has 312 potatoes,
221 onions and 150 carrots...
And a sack of watermelons.
How many tomatoes?
How does it matter?
It's not even been two days...
Yes, Khuda Daad...
You called me, Sir?
Listen...
Make food for everyone.
The punishment is over.
Yes Sir!
Everyone get ready to eat!
Sir has called off the punishment!
Hold on!
No one's going to eat.
Sir, we're going to complete the punishment.
The punishment is over, Chanda.
Come quietly and eat.
No Sir.
We don't need his pity.
Two weeks means two weeks.
Understood?
You are wise men.
You must have a good reason to rebel.
But you must know that
Sir hasn't eaten in two days as well.
Sir, why are you punishing yourself?
To eat while my comrades stay hungry?
I'm not such a soldier, Lal Singh.
Alright, Sir.
Let's all eat together, then.
Khuda Daad!
Yes Sir.
Go on, 'cook' the chicken!
Yes Sir.
And make it quick.
Left-right, left-right, parade!
Soldier in the last will sing!
Soldier, sing the song.
Wife asks husband to get her stitched a new patiala punjabi suit for me. O beloved, bring me the golden earings.
Soldier, sing the song.
Wife asks husband to get her stitched a new patiala punjabi suit for me. O beloved, bring me the golden earings.
Take me to fair. “No dear.” I am not free, “Yes dear.”
I am not really in a good situation right now. Don’t tease me more. Stop tormenting me like this.
She asks me… What does she say?
She asks me to buy her a pair of anklets or she would die.
Soldier, sing the song.
Soldier in the last will sing!
Soldier, sing the song.
Soldier in the last will sing!
She fires her anger on me like a bullet from gun. Bang bang bang bang.
When she is angry.
She shows attitude. And dresses up nicely. And dresses up nicely.
She fires her anger on me like a bullet from gun. Bang bang bang bang.
When she is angry.
She shows attitude. And dresses up nicely. And dresses up nicely.
She orders me like a boss. Yes.
She breaks my heart. Yes.
My situation is not quite good, don’t disturb me more. Now, stop torturing me.
She asks me, what does she ask?
She asks me to buy her a pair of anklets or she would die.
She asks me
So it's decided then.
The first attack will be on Saragarhi.
The Sikh troops are few in number over there.
Won't take much time to finish them off.
And then Gulistan and Lockhart...
won't be able to contact each other for help.
And by evening,
our flag will be flying on all three forts.
What if other troops come to Saragarhi's rescue?
Our army will stop them.
The large British forces from Hangu will also surely come to help them
It will be difficult to stop them.
They'll only be able to reach the next day from Hangu.
That's why it's imperative that we seize
control of Gulistan and Lockhart by evening.
Once we do that, no army will be able to drive us out.
With Allah's will, it will happen.
This time, both the numbers and God are in our favour.
Why do you keep getting God into this?
What does He have to do with human war and bloodshed?
Wars aren't fought without weapons...
You use yours...
And let me use mine?
Sir, 'Fakhar'?
Your English is pretty good...
You must know what it means!
Pick that up too.
Sir, at first I didn't understand either.
I heard the word for the first time in Peshawar.
From an English officer.
He told me what it means.
Skip the long story and come to the point.
Tell me what it means!
Ishar Singh!
What in God's name is he doing?
Bloody Lawrence!
You're a Fakhar!
Your Dad's a Fakhar!
Your Brother's a Fakhar!
Your whole goddamn family are Fakhars!
Sir...
- Scoundrel! - Sir...
- Son of a donkey! - Sir...
What is it?
- What is it? - Sir...
Sir, if you go towards the northern wall and shout,
you'll be heard in Gulistan.
Sound echoes in all directions from there.
What are you looking at?
You go and do your work.
Actually, that's what I came for, Sir.
Tell me.
We have an informer in the village down there.
He hasn't come back in a while.
Something seems wrong, Sir.
We should go and find out.
Welcome!
Please come in.
Thank you.
How may I serve you?
I'd like some tea, please.
Surely, sir!
Mohsin left the village overnight.
Why?
Everyone found out that he's an informer.
His life was under threat.
Where are all the villagers carrying stones?
Winter is coming, Sir...
We need to finish all the village repairs before it begins to snow.
But I only see women, children and elderly folk...
This is heavy labour...
Where are all the young men?
They're all out for battle.
Only if they get a break from war can they think of home, right?
Thank you.
You didn't go?
I've lived long, Sir...
Long enough to understand that these wars and borders...
It's all just business.
What are you repairing these days?
Give us a job that befits a soldier, Sir.
We are here to fight the Pathans.
Not to build their mosques!
We'll fight when the time comes...
We surely will, Chanda Singh.
But now is the time to build God's home.
And we have no grudges with God, do we?
The Pathans wouldn't piss on us if we were on fire, Sir.
We've been enemies since centuries.
We won't accept this, Sir.
You can give us any punishment you deem fit.
This is service.
It must be done voluntarily, not by force.
Whosoever wishes,
can join me tomorrow morning.
But before you make up your mind...
Do remember the name of the person...
who laid the foundation stone of the Sri Harminder Saheb Gurudwara.
Whoever laid it -
how do we care?
Why bother thinking of it?
Right?
But who was it, after all?
The Sufi Muslim Saint, Hazrat Mian Mir.
Our Guru Arjan Dev Ji requested him to do the honours.
May I battle all foes without fear
And claim victory with courage
May I battle all foes without fear
And claim victory with courage
Grant me this boon, O God
May I never refrain from righteous acts
Grant me this boon, O God
May I never refrain from righteous acts
You're late, Lal Singh!
Pardon my audacity, Sir -
but we're right on time!
If we were late, you would be crushed to a pulp!
Come on, boys.
So, what needs to be done?
This way...
Slowly.
Straight, straight...
Yes...
Move it...
Okay
Slowly.
Wait.
God bless you!
Daya Singh,
granny gave everyone an almond.
And everyone ate it.
But Bhola has been guarding it like some prized possession!
We all crave for something in life, Jeevan.
For some, it's power, for some it's just respect.
Granny didn't just give him an almond,
she gave him respect, from the heart.
I don't quite understand.
In our society...
Aman's caste dictates whether he is treated as a human or animal.
And people like Bhola Singh were always considered animals.
I was with him in Lahore.
I heard that as a child...
he once stole mangoes from the landlord's orchard.
He paid the price, with both his childhood...
and his mother's honour crushed at the landlord's feet.
The truth is, our Gurus always considered everyone equal.
But we as a society never truly accepted this.
Baldev Singh!
Yes Sir!
Sir, there's a message from Lockhart.
What is it?
Sir, they're warning us.
A group of Pathans is approaching Saragarhi.
He says they are sending troops for help.
Lal Singh.
Get me my monocular.
Yes Sir!
Why can't I see them?
Do you think they turned towards Gulistan?
It's possible.
Let's contact Gulistan, then.
Praise be to Allah, we are here to carry out God's will.
She shall be punished according to our laws.
No one is outside of God's law.
She shall be sacrificed before the infidels.
Praise be, no one interfers with our laws, off with her head.
There's a message from Lieutenant Colonel Haughton, Sir.
Soldiers, there are at least 10,000 of them out there.
And there's 21 of us.
Orders have arrived from Lockhart...
And a soldier's duty is to obey his officer unquestioningly.
But...
But today I want you to make this decision for yourselves.
What are Lieutenant Colonel Haughton's orders, Sir?
They cannot come to help us.
Because the pathans have blocked all the routes
So they've asked us to abandon the fort and escape.
Bhola, what's the matter?
They're asking us to run!
We should flee!
Soldiers!
I know how you feel about this.
But I still want you to think again.
You're putting a lot more than your lives at risk.
So give it some more thought.
I always knew it...
A man who keeps preaching love and humanity...
- How can he fight a war? - Chanda Singh, you -
Why are you trying to weaken our resolve, Sir?
Why don't you just admit...
That you're scared seeing so many Pathans.
You don't want to fight this battle, Sir!
I'll fight, Chanda Singh.
I most definitely will.
But I want us to first think...
what are we fighting for?
For the salaries that we get every month...
For this uniform...
Or for the British who are in fact, our oppressors?
Can you sacrifice everything you have for them?
I cannot.
Absolutely not.
My life, relationships and responsibilities...
are far more precious to me.
Then what will you fight for...
Sir?
Tell us!
- What nonsense is this, Chanda Singh? - I'm speaking the truth, Sir!
I told you the very first day...
The British sent us a liability, not a leader.
A man who goes around building mosques for the Pathans...
Who will he fight for?
And you guys were happy singing his praises!
Went ahead building the Pathans' mosques...
Now see the result!
See for yourselves, what a coward he-
Do you know why I've worn this saffron turban?
An Englishman once told me - You're a slave.
That cowards are born in our country.
Today's the time to answer back.
Do you understand what saffron symbolizes, Chanda Singh?
It's the colour of bravery.
Of sacrifice.
We've sacrificed millions of lives...
and earned the right to wear this colour on our heads.
Today when I go to battle thousands of enemies...
With my head decorated and held up high...
I won't be alone.
I'll carry the spirit of all those brave men who gave up their lives...
but not their honour.
Today I'll fight, not for money...
Not for the British...
Not for myself...
But for those martyrs.
For every man who is considered a slave.
For my community.
Today I'll fight for my Guru...
Today, the turban I wear is Saffron...
I will bleed Saffron,
And my fight-back will also be Saffron!
One shall be forever blessed, who says God is the ultimate truth!
There's just 21 of them!
Don't worry...
We're very far off.
The bullet can't reach here.
Sir...
I didn't know the gun could fire that far!
It can.
If the wind blows in the same direction.
Forces, get ready to attack!
Jeevan Singh, Uttam Singh.
Yes, sir!
36th Sikh!
Get into position!
What happened, Gurmukh?
Sir, I had a question.
Ask away.
I know Haughton Sir ordered us to stay here.
Why did you lie to us?
For our freedom, Gurmukh.
Freedom, Sir?
The British call us slaves, Gurmukh.
A slave can neither live nor die of his free will.
If I told you the truth...
It would be said that 21 soldiers of the British army fought bravely.
But today these 21 Sikhs have chosen to die of their own accord...
Not because a white man ordered them to.
That's why today, 21 Sikhs shall fight as free men...
and die as free men.
Sir!
Yes, Khuda Daad.
You think I won't fight against them, because I'm a Pathan?
When did I say so?
You said there's 10000 of them, and 21 of us.
There's 22 of us, Sir!
I'll also fight.
Don't go by my stature.
I'm stronger than I look.
I can shoot as well.
Many people can shoot a gun, Khuda Daad.
But the job I'm giving you, is something only you can do.
What's that, Sir?
You'll offer water to every wounded soldier.
But I've always done that.
But you've probably never offered water to the enemy.
To enemy soldiers?
Till he fights, he's an enemy soldier.
When he falls wounded, he's just a thirsty man.
Sir, I want to destroy our enemies, not save them!
Daad...
In the battle of Anandpur Saab, Bhai Kanhaiya Ji offered water...
to the injured Mughal soldiers as well as the Sikhs.
When the Guru asked him why...
Do you know what he said?
What, Sir?
"I see God in all men, whether it's our soldiers or theirs."
"How can I not serve Him?"
Fighting only destroys the enemy.
Kindness destroys enmity itself.
I'm giving you the chance to be the bravest soldier in this battle.
If you have the courage, take it.
Bring it on.
Attack!
- After Saragarhi, they will attack here. - Sir! It's started!
God help them.
Hold!
Today, either you'll screw them or they'll screw you...
Either way, your wedding night is guaranteed!
"Separation befalls us..."
"Everything I wanted to tell you..."
"Shall remain unspoken in my heart..."
"Fare thee well, my love..."
"As I've lived longing for you..."
"I will die, still longing for you..."
Fire!
It's a bomb!
Bhagwan Singh!
Nand Singh, lie low!
Screw you!
Nand Singh!
Bhagwan!
Nand Singh! Come on.
Stand up...
Bhagwan Singh!
Bhagwan...
No need...
No need to show such sympathy, Nand Singh.
With the sad songs you've been singing...
you won't survive either, you idiot!
- Buddy... - Yes.
My mother...
She will be left all alone, man!
Bhagwan...
Nand Singh.
Nand Singh!
Yes Sir!
Are you okay?
Yes Sir.
Go, handle the front.
The battle isn't over.
Those bloody...
Why didn't you shoot, Gurmukh Singh?
Why didn't you shoot, Gurmukh Singh!
Sir l...
You what?
What?
I...
I got scared, Sir!
I got scared.
I've never killed anyone.
Never fought a battle.
I got nervous, Sir.
Go take Bhagwan Singh inside, and return to the Lamp.
And make sure Haughton Sir is updated on every detail.
Go.
Yes Sir.
Sir...
There's a message from Saragarhi.
Bhagwan Singh has been martyred.
[BHAGWAN SINGH]
Ram Singh!
Yes Sir.
You take Bhagwan Singh's place.
But there'll be no one left to guard the western front.
They'll get here only if we let them cross from there.
Come on.
Yes, sir!
Destroy them in Bhagwan Singh's name!
Cease fire.
Stop firing!
Sir.
Yes, Gurmukh.
Haughton Sir has said that General Biggs has set off from Hangu with his batallion.
They'll reach by tomorrow.
Lal Singh!
This seems to be a ruse of theirs, Sir.
We're just playing along, Lal Singh.
How, sir?
General Biggs will arrive with his forces tomorrow.
The longer this battle continues, the better.
Now if they want to waste time in talking, what's the harm?
So if we manage to stop them till tomorrow, will they reach here to help us?
Even if they can't help us...
they'll be able to help Gulistan and Lockhart.
The Pathans will definitely attack there as well.
So the longer we can stop them, the better it is for our comrades.
I'm Khan Masood.
The leader of the Afridis.
That's Gul Badshah, the leader of the Orakzais.
And that's Mullah Saeedullah, our guide.
That's Ram Singh.
Tell me.
Look, it's clear that you cannot win this battle.
We won the moment we decided to fight.
The rest is mere bloodshed; It will go on.
- None of you will... - Wait, Sir.
Excuse me.
- Khuda Daad. - Yes Sir.
You were saying something.
These antics of yours won't save you.
You have only one chance to survive.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, and leave.
Or you'll get killed.
We're ready, Sir.
Do you have the courage to die for your cause...
Or can you only kill innocent women?
If you lay down your arms, we'll let you leave safely.
There's a thin line between bravery and madness.
You got 10000 men to fight 21, and you talk of bravery?
If you want to fight, so be it.
A dying man must be granted his last wish.
Fight bravely, Gul Badshah.
The British are watching.
Or they'll say cowards are born from this land.
You take great pride in your bravado, isn't it?
Well, our pride is what we're fighting for.
By noon today, Your pride shall be destroyed.
You'll fall at our feet and beg for your lives.
After Saragarhi, we'll have Gulistan by afternoon and Lockhart by evening.
Today we'll conquer all three forts...
And the proud turbans of the Sikhs will be at our feet.
Dream on!
Wait.
Uttam Singh!
You've lost a lot of men.
You must be falling short.
So I'm returning them to you.
Move it!
By the time the walls come down, we should try and get to the doors.
They are wooden - they'll break quickly.
The enemy won't survive a two-pronged attack.
That Sardar talks too much!
We need to make him realize our strength -
Take that!
Soldiers!
They claim that...
First Saragarhi, Gulistan and by evening, Lockhart...
They think that in 9 hours,
they'll capture all three.
They think that we'll fall at their feet and beg for our lives.
They think our turbans will be crushed under their feet.
What do you have to say to that?
Screw you!
Come down!
Come down, my man...
If the Pathans shoot, you'll lose your manhood...
along with your life!
I say, let's drop these British rifles, and get our Indian shooters out!
The enemy will flee out of embarrassment!
Someone shoot that infidel!
36th Sikh!
No matter what...
we must stop them here till evening.
Stay strong, brothers!
Bhagwan Singh!
Gurmukh!
Lal Singh!
Yes Sir!
Go down and guard the door!
Now!
Sunder, Daya, Hira, Jeevan, Bhola...
Let's go!
Bhola!
I was out of rounds, Sir...
80 they shot me down.
Quiet, Bhola.
Get a cloth from inside.
Let it be, Sir.
They say death washes away all divisions and differences.
Shut up, Bhola!
Today,
I feel like I'm truly equal...
Sundar, get some cloth here, quick!
Like everyone else.
Bhola...
Keep faith!
It's okay...
Stop it.
Sir.
Jeevan, you've become a fossil!
Your Pop's a fossil!
My rounds are over, Sir.
Mine too!
Sir, I also have only one left.
What do we do?
Bring the marksmen forward!
Sundar!
Heere!
Jeevan! Take them inside...
I'll collect the ammunition.
Jeevan, close the door!
Bhola...
Shall I tell you a joke?
Sir...
They're running out of bullets.
It. Munn!
Sir!
They need more bullets.
We've been trying, Sir.
But the Pathans are too many.
It's impossible to reach Saragarhi.
Narayan, bring more bullets quickly!
Go to hell!
Narayan!
Sir!
Two Pathans are trying to blow up the west wall.
Everything is over, Sir.
The wall has fallen, Gurmukh...
Not us.
We need to stop them for some more time.
Go and take your position at the Lamp.
And Chanda Singh, you stay with Gurmukh.
But Sir, I...
This might be my last order, Chanda Singh.
Accept it?
Pass on a message from me to Lawrence Sir, Gurmukh.
What, Sir?
You know it well.
Yes Sir.
Fill the flasks, Khuda Daad.
Our enemies will need it.
Yes Sir.
36th Sikh, any doubts?
No, Sir!
Any doubts?
NO SIR!
Shut the door, Gurmukh!
Sir.
Tell me.
The operator has sent you a message from Havaldar Ishar Singh.
What is it?
"So long, Fakhar."
Finish off the remaining Sikhs, quickly.
There's still time...
We can conquer Gulistan.
You won't come back this time, will you Ishar?
Who's going to look after your fields?
You'll be there, won't you?
And your mother?
Who'll take care of her, my foot?
You'll manage.
I have full trust in you.
And what about me?
You're my only support, Ishar.
So should I leave the fort and run away?
Don't let our community down!
Attack!
O Lord, protect our honour!
"Grant me this boon, O God..."
"May I never refrain from righteous acts..."
"May I battle all foes without fear..."
"And claim victory with courage!"
You are just a kid!
Sir!
"May I battle all foes without fear..."
"And claim victory with courage..."
"May I battle all foes without fear..."
"And claim victory with courage..."
"And claim victory with courage!"
"Grant me this boon, O God..."
"May I never refrain from righteous acts..."
"May thy glory be etched on my mind..."
"And my highest goal be singing thy praise..."
"When this mortal life comes to an end..."
"May I die fighting heroically on the battlefield..."
"May I die fighting heroically on the battlefield!"
"Grant me this boon, O God..."
"May I never refrain from righteous acts..."
Didn't I tell you, your turbans would be at our feet?
Dream on!
Hold!
Kill me if you want,
but don't touch my turban.
No one will touch your turban.
I give you my word.
What's your name?
Ishar Singh.
I'll always remember you, Ishar Singh.
I hope I didn't let us down, my love?
Stay strong, brother.
Damn, he sure was one tough nut to crack.
We've lost the battle and the day, Gul Badshah.
It's going to be dark soon.
It's impossible to reach Gulistan and Lockhart now.
I'm not going back only carrying defeat...
Do whatever you want, but do not remove any Sikh's turban.
I want to hear that Sikh scream.
Set the tower on fire.
One shall be forever blessed, who says God is the ultimate truth!
"Swords bear memories of our blood..."
"Burning embers remember our burnt flesh..."
"By harvesting our sweat and blood..."
"We were bestowed this saffron crown!"
"Do not mourn O Motherland, For you I'd bear a hundred blows..."
"May your glory stay intact, Whether I live or die..."
"My Land, my beloved, Your love runs in my veins..."
"With every drop of my blood... I'll ensure your color never fades..."
"To become one with your soil..."
"And blossom as a garden..."
"That's all my heart desires..."
"To wash away in your rivers..."
"Soaring across your fields..."
"That's all my heart desires..."
"May the mustard fields bloom and sway, Where I couldn't dance with joy..."
"May my village thrive and prosper, where I couldn't return...”
"O beloved country, Our love is that of legends..."
"To be sacrificed in your honour, How blessed was II"
"To become one with your soil..."
"And blossom as a garden..."
"That's all my heart desires..."
"To wash away in your rivers"
"Soaring across your fields..."
"That's all my heart desires..."
"Colour me Saffron..."
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