This knot signifies our auspicious union.
Tie it tightly to ensure it will last for several lifetimes.
I would love to have a girl one day,
but a boy would solve our problems.
We will have an heir and the English won't be able to take our beloved Jhansi.
Are you ok?
He is so strong and radiant.
A son resembling his mother
is considered a good omen.
I think he looks like both of us.
You have given us the most precious gift.
The heir of Jhansi has made his entrance into the world.
Give him.
Give the body to me.
Can we have some tea?
Come! Please sit and join us here for tea.
Bring some tea for these soldiers!
We hear you are on your way to Agra!
Please, tell us the news.
Is it true
that the company has introduced a new law
forcing you to cross the Black Waters?
Do they not know
this is forbidden?
Do you think they care about our traditions?
I suppose you have not heard the rumors about the Enfield Rifle.
Apparently, the cartridges they give us are greased with cow and pig fat
and we have to use our teeth to remove the casing and taste it!
This is not possible!
This goes against the beliefs of both Hindus and Muslims!
They need to be taught a lesson!
We've grown tired of being treated like untouchables.
Less pay, no respect.
We will not tolerate this injustice!
The time has come to retaliate.
Absolutely.
We know about the pig fat greased cartridges.
You have humiliated me and my entire family.
We have lost face in society!
You will pay for what you have done.
Come!
Now you look to us for mercy.
When someone is kicked on the street like a dog,
and disgraced the way we were by the British Army,
there is no mercy, only revenge.
Bring her here.
Look at him.
Stand up!
Take the children and go!
Hurry!
Go!
Hide yourselves!
There is no one here!
Everyone ready?
Yes, Rani Saheb.
And one,
and two,
and three,
and four,
and five,
and six,
and seven,
and eight.
Listen to your body.
If the body is unprepared,
your enemy will disarm you.
Let your breath and your sword become one,
and your instincts guide your body.
Come, Badal.
Your sword must become your mind and your gut.
A split second of hesitation can be the difference in losing your life.
Keep at it.
There is still much work to be done.
So you said when you first began to train me.
That was different.
You are the best pupil I have ever had.
Is everything alright?
I am scared, Gangadhar.
Listen to your fear...
It will tell you what to do.
But without you...
our enemies will see Jhansi as weak
and see this as an opportunity to attack us.
Our neighboring kingdoms of Orchha and Datya have been waiting for this moment.
And you will stop them
You will fight them and you will win.
You are our greatest warrior.
Now you must also be a queen.
You have been so kind and generous to me.
Your strength and perseverance will be
your constant companions.
Our ancestors' blessings will be with you always.
You should rest.
We will talk later.
Water?
Gangadhar?
Gangadhar Rao!
It's time, Rani Saheb.
Stop!
I cannot follow this archaic custom of shaving my head.
I will not have society dictate what widowhood should be.
What are you doing?
That is not right!
You cannot defy tradition!
You may leave now.
All of you!
Leave!
What do you mean, leave?
Everyone get up! Move it!
Leave!
Come, my little prince.
Make way.
Beautiful.
Father.
How are you today?
A little fragile.
Why is that?
My daughter is putting me on edge.
How so?
You have always been not only strong- willed but also defiant and obstinate.
And that is why I worry about you and Damodhar.
And I must worry about all of Jhansi
not just the welfare of me and my son.
This is a crucial time for us.
Have faith.
Don't be impulsive.
There is no need to be aggressive, when we can calmly find a solution with dialogue.
There is no need to wage war without giving diplomacy a chance, Manu!
I am not Manu.
You are in the presence of the Rani of Jhansi.
In regard to politics and the welfare of my people
I am the final word.
Our spies inform us that the British troops are having trouble with their health.
Only one viable cannon remains:
Kadak Bijli.
Yes, that will be better.
It has been too long
since we have had festive occasions such as this to celebrate our women.
All of the foreigners are scared of us.
As it is, they have no colour on their faces.
But whatever small amount they have has been entirely drained!
True.
We are warriors.
The fate of Jhansi is in all of our hands.
Rani Saheb, Jhansi stands behind you.
Your loose hair is so beautiful, Rani Saheb.
It is also a powerful sign of defiance.
And the smell is intoxicating.
If only I had a man to intoxicate.
Oh Kashi, what will we do with you?
If only my hair could have been like yours.
You should always dry your hair with fragrant sandalwood and sambrani.
A foreigner has been granted access into the fort.
Hurry, hurry.
Freshly made warm bread is ready.
Every week our Queen goes to the temple.
She is most pious.
One day you will have to choose, Rani Saheb.
Goodnight.
Don't be afraid.
Tatya has come.
They have all found shelter in the town of Kalpi.
You have my deepest gratitude.
Attend to his wounds.
My sisters,
these foreigners are unspeakably cruel.
They have butchered entire villages,
sparing not even our babies and young children,
showing no mercy and no humanity.
Rivers of blood are flowing through our motherland,
and our streams and canals are now bright red with the blood of our brethren.
If the goddess Durga can ride a tiger into the battlefield
destroying everything in her path,
then let us all ride together as her army,
each blow from our sabres striking like lightning,
instilling terror in the hearts of our foes!
Let us take the form of fire and surround our enemies until they burn into ash!
We fight till our last breath!
I will never give up my Jhansi!
We fight for Jhansi!
Stop! You cannot risk your life!
Go!
Don't let them reach the top of the ladders!
Boil the oil!
Duck!
The British have breached the gates!
Where is your daughter?
Jhansi will never be yours.
You can no more own she who stands for Jhansi than you can own the wind or the waves.
We rely on the strength and vision of the Rani.
We will uphold the dreams of this freedom fighter.
Hail the motherland!
Except for my tools I have nothing of value.
Please have mercy on us.
Victory to the Rani! Long live Rani Lakshmibai!
You're ok, right?
Are you hurt?
His leg is broken.
There is nothing we can do.
Please, do something.
We must save him.
There is only one way to save him.
We must release him from his pain at once.
No!
If we must free Badal's soul,
then I will do it for him.
I do not know how much more loss I can bear.
One by one,
my loved ones are leaving me behind.
Trust in yourself, Rani Saheb.
Badal lived his life enjoying all of your love.
Badal...
fighting and winning battles with you
has been my greatest honour.
Now sleep peacefully,
my prince.
I'm fine.
Leave me.
But Rani Baisaheb...
Go.
Where do you get all your energy?
From you, Baba! Who else?
Come on! Join me on my horse.
Brothers and sisters.
We may have lost Jhansi,
but we have not lost the war.
Remember carefully
while we may stand here united,
we are not yet free.
Until the day the foreigners dare not attempt to control
our thoughts,
speech,
ideology,
and impose rules on our rights,
we must fight for the cause of freedom.
Our feet will never falter!
Many of our friends and families
have sacrificed their lives for our cause,
and left the fate of Jhansi in our hands.
Today,
my father has been taken away from me.
Without the umbrella of his love and protection, I am now an orphan.
My tears have dried.
Now is the time to show these cruel invaders
our true inner strength
and what metal we are made from!
Freedom Fighter.
Lakshmi, give the order to attack.
These are our enemies from the north.
No. Wait.
Make way!
There is no need for all of this.
I understand.
I will get him for you.
What's up, Rani Saheb?
Start the music!
I'm coming.
Let's go!
What are you saying, Rani Saheb?
Swear to me
that these cruel foreigners
will not be allowed to tarnish my body.
We are your shadows.
And we will be with you until the very end.
I swear by the soil of our motherland
that generations to come will remember our fight as warriors of justice.
Until our last breath,
we will continue to destroy these foreign oppressors
who have enslaved us and plundered our sacred land.
May the Goddess Durga give us strength!
Attack!
We won't be able to break through and help the Rani.