Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2005, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero is an action, drama and history film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 222 minutes. “The Forgotten Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (also known as Bose: The Forgotten Hero) is a 2005 film directed by Shyam Benegal and starring Sachin Khedekar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Rajit Kapur, Arif Zakaria, and Divya Dutta. The movie depicts the last five years of the life of the Indian independence leader "Netaji" Subhash Chandra Bose. It starts out at the point where Bose resigns from his position as the president of the Indian National Congress (I.N.C.) to the meeting with Italians by crossing Afghanistan's rugged terrains and entering into Europe, to romancing his German secretary and appointment with Adolf Hitler in Berlin, to his inspiring of the Indian P.O.W.s (Prisoners Of War) of the 'Punjab Regiment' (British Army) for fighting against the British forces in India, to the patriotic speeches.

Who’s in it. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero stars Sachin Khedekar as Subhas Chandra Bose, Divya Dutta as Ila Bose, Rajit Kapoor as Abid Hasan and Sonu Sood as Lt. Col. Shah Nawaz Khan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero page.

If you liked it. Fans of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.