Shaheed Diwas is an important day in India’s history and marks the day when Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were martyred on 23rd March, 1931. Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary and a freedom fighter who fought for India’s independence. Every year, Shaheed Diwas is celebrated in India to commemorate the sacrifices of these three great men. This article will talk about the significance of Shaheed Diwas 2022 and Bhagat Singh’s legacy in popular films.
Shaheed Diwas 2022
Shaheed Diwas 2022 will be celebrated on 23rd March, 2022 to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. These three men were members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and were hanged in Lahore on 23rd March, 1931. Shaheed Diwas is celebrated to commemorate their supreme sacrifice for the country’s independence.
From Shaheed to Shaheed E Azam
Bhagat Singh was born on 28th September, 1907 in Banga village in the Lyallpur district of Punjab. He was an active member of the HSRA and was involved in several revolutionary activities during the Indian freedom struggle. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and was known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He is now known as Shaheed E Azam or the ‘greatest martyr’ in India.
Bhagat Singh’s Sacrifice
Bhagat Singh and his two comrades, Rajguru and Sukhdev, were sentenced to death for the assassination of a British police officer, John Saunders. They were hanged on 23rd March, 1931 in Lahore Jail. Bhagat Singh’s supreme sacrifice for the country’s independence has been remembered and celebrated ever since.
Seen in Popular Films
Bhagat Singh’s life and struggle for independence has been depicted in several popular films. The most famous of these films is the movie ‘Shaheed-E-Azam’ released in 1965. This movie was a biopic of Bhagat Singh and focused on his heroic struggle for India’s independence. Other films that feature Bhagat Singh’s life and struggle are ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’ released in 2002, ’23rd March 1931: Shaheed’ released in 2002, and ‘Rang De Basanti’ released in 2006.
Understanding Bhagat Singh’s Legacy
Bhagat Singh’s legacy and his contribution
