Jhansi Ki Rani

Jhansi Ki Rani

1953 · 148 min · ★ 6.6 · History, Drama

Set in the 19th century against the backdrop of the Mutiny of 1857, the film is about the bravery of queen Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, who took up arms and led her army against the British.

Directed by Sohrab Modi

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Mehtab Rani Laxmibai / Manu
Sohrab Modi Raj Guru
Mubarak Raja of Jhansi (Raja Gangadhar Rao)
Ulhas Ghulam Ghaus Khan
Ram Singh Sadashiv Rao (as Ramsingh)
Ram Singh Sadashiv Rao
D.K. Sapru General Sir Hugh Rose
Baby Shikha Child Rani
Anil Kishore Lieut. Henry Dowker
Kamalakant Moropant
S.B. Nayampalli Panditji

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