Parakram Diwas, observed annually on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary, stands as a testament to his fearless leadership against colonial oppression. Since its official recognition in 2021, the day ignites patriotism in the youth, commemorating the man who rallied the Azad Hind Fauj with a promise of liberty through sacrifice.
Netaji’s enigmatic life—from his daring escape to his presumed fate—has fueled a rich tapestry of screen adaptations. These works vividly portray his heroism and the shadows surrounding his end.
Starting with ‘Gumnaami,’ Srijit Mukherji’s 2019 Bengali hit starring Prosenjit Chatterjee. It fictionalizes the Mukherjee Commission hearings, theorizing Bose’s survival as the elusive Gumnami Baba. Aniruddha Bhattacharya’s Chandrachud Dhar fights systemic cover-ups, inspired by ‘Conundrum,’ delivering a gripping emotional narrative.
‘ Bose: Dead/Alive’ (2017), ALTBalaji’s riveting series, stars Rajkummar Rao and probes the 1945 Taihoku crash. Adapted from Anuj Dhar’s exposé, it dismantles death myths through thrilling probes, blending history and conjecture seamlessly.
In ‘Ami Subhash Bolchi,’ Mithun Chakraborty’s Debbrata Bose channels Netaji’s fire to combat societal ills in this 2011 Mahesh Manjrekar film, proving timeless inspiration.
Shyam Benegal’s epic ‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero’ meticulously recreates 1941-45: German sojourns, Japanese pacts, INA triumphs. Sachin Khedekar shines as the unsung warrior.
Television offerings like the 2019 Zee Bangla ‘Netaji,’ with Abhishek Bose depicting early life in Cuttack-Kolkata; 1966’s ‘Subhas Chandra’ starring Amar Dutta on his rise; and 1950’s ‘Samadhi’ with Ashok Kumar emphasizing sacrificial zeal round out the portrayals.
Through diverse lenses, these stories immortalize Netaji, challenging us to uphold his vision of a disciplined, devoted nation.
