Question 1

Why did the director initially consider Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Rajkumar Santoshi wanted to cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Mannewali, but she was unavailable due to working on another Bhagat Singh film, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002).

Question 2

What casting controversy led to a fallout between Sunny Deol and the director?

Accepted Answer

Sunny Deol was cast as Chandrashekar Azad but requested Bobby Deol replace Ajay Devgn as the lead; when Santoshi refused, Sunny left to star in a competing Bhagat Singh film released the same day.

Question 3

How did Ajay Devgn's role in this film relate to his awards history?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Devgn won his second National Award after his performance in Zakhm, prior to starring as Bhagat Singh in this film.

Question 4

What makes this film unique in Rajkumar Santoshi's directorial career?

Accepted Answer

The Legend of Bhagat Singh is Rajkumar Santoshi's first and only historical epic film.

Question 5

Who plays the role of Bhagat Singh's mother in the film?

Accepted Answer

Farida Jalal portrays Vidyavati Sandhu, the mother of Bhagat Singh.

Question 6

Why did the director originally want Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

The director wanted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to cast as Mannewali, but she was working on another Bhagat Singh film, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002).

Question 7

What casting drama led to a fallout between Sunny Deol and the director?

Accepted Answer

Sunny Deol was cast as Chandrashekar Azad but requested Bobby Deol replace Ajay Devgan as lead; the director refused, so Sunny left and signed a rival film, causing a fallout.

Question 8

How did Ajay Devgan's role in this film relate to his awards?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Devgan got his second national award after Zakhm for his performance in this film.

Question 9

What makes this film unique in Rajkumar Santoshi's career?

Accepted Answer

This is Rajkumar Santoshi's first and only historical epic film.

Question 10

Who plays the lead role of Bhagat Singh in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Devgn plays the character Bhagat Singh.

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