The spirit of defiance embodied by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose resonates deeply on Parakram Diwas, marking his January 23 birthday since 2021. This national event revives memories of his INA crusade and blood-for-freedom slogan, fostering courage and selfless service among the young.
Filmmakers have long been captivated by Bose’s saga, producing compelling narratives that unpack his valor, alliances, and vanishing act.
Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Gumnaami’ (2019) features Prosenjit Chatterjee in a tale of survival post-Taiwan crash, living as Gumnami Baba. Aniruddha Bhattacharya’s quest for truth via the Mukherjee probe, rooted in ‘Conundrum,’ stirs profound sentiment.
ALTBalaji’s ‘Bose: Dead/Alive’ (2017) with Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha dissects the crash conspiracy from Anuj Dhar’s book. It masterfully weaves detective elements with historical debates on his survival.
Mahesh Manjrekar’s ‘Ami Subhash Bolchi’ (2011) sees Mithun Chakraborty as a Netaji-inspired fighter against corruption, echoing his enduring ideological impact.
In Shyam Benegal’s 2004 biopic ‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero,’ Sachin Khedekar portrays the leader’s WWII odyssey—Nazi Germany, Japan ties, INA birth—cementing his heroic stature.
Bengali serial ‘Netaji’ (2019, Abhishek Bose) spotlights formative years; ‘Subhas Chandra’ (1966, Amar Dutta) charts his ascent; ‘Samadhi’ (1950, Ashok Kumar ensemble) glorifies independence martyrs under Bose’s influence.
These productions not only entertain but educate, ensuring Netaji’s parakram inspires ongoing national pride.