

Mangal Pandey - The Rising
The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
Where to watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising in India
Can I watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising in India? Yes — you can stream Mangal Pandey - The Rising in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and JioHotstar, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
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Where is Mangal Pandey - The Rising streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar, MX Player | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United States | Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
About Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Mangal Pandey - The Rising is a 2005 Hindi-language drama and history film directed by Ketan Mehta. The cast is led by Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Toby Stephens. It has a runtime of 2h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar.
Mangal Pandey - The Rising was produced by NH Studioz and made in India. It was released on August 12, 2005. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Writers
- Farrukh Dhondy
- Release date
- August 12, 2005
- Original language
- Hindi
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- NH Studioz
Mangal Pandey - The Rising cast & crew
Mangal Pandey - The Rising was directed by Ketan Mehta and written by Farrukh Dhondy.
The cast features Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey, Rani Mukerji as Heera, Toby Stephens as Captain William Gordon, Ameesha Patel as Jwala, Om Puri as Narrator (uncredited), and Kirron Kher as Lol Bibi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Himman Dhamija, and it was produced by Ketan Mehta and Bobby Bedi.
Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising worth watching?
Mangal Pandey - The Rising holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 30m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, Mangal Pandey - The Rising is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising
In India, you can stream Mangal Pandey - The Rising on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar, MX Player, and Amazon MX Player, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Mangal Pandey - The Rising

Aamir Khan
Mangal Pandey

Rani Mukerji
Heera

Toby Stephens
Captain William Gordon

Ameesha Patel
Jwala

Om Puri
Narrator (uncredited)

Kirron Kher
Lol Bibi
Ben Nealon
Captain Hewson

Habib Tanvir
Bahadur Shah Zafar

Varsha Usgaonkar
Rani Laxmibai
Shrirang Godbole
Nana Saheb

Kenneth Cranham
Mr. Kent

Albert Welling
Lord Charles Canning
Mangal Pandey - The Rising — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising in India?
Mangal Pandey - The Rising is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar, MX Player in India.
▸Where can I watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising in the US?
In the US, Mangal Pandey - The Rising is streaming on Fawesome and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Mangal Pandey - The Rising in the UK?
In the UK, Mangal Pandey - The Rising is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Is Mangal Pandey - The Rising on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Mangal Pandey - The Rising is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.
▸What language is Mangal Pandey - The Rising in?
Mangal Pandey - The Rising is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including Hindi, Urdu, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mangal Pandey - The Rising?
Mangal Pandey - The Rising runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
▸What is Mangal Pandey - The Rising rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 77 ratings.











