India’s independence from British rule was a hard-fought battle. The most painful and yet the most historic event in the country’s past was the time of independence, that was marred by the bloody partition that tore apart a nation forever. Talented filmmaker Gurinder Chadha of ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Bride And Prejudice’ fame is back with what looks like a historical masterpiece. 

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The trailer of her film ‘Viceroy’s House’ is out and it gives one a glimpse into those last moments before Independence, when the country was brimming with excitement and fervor. The film focuses on the last viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten (played by celebrated actor Hugh Bonneville), and the turmoil and politics that went on in his palatial house that saw a barrage of Indian and British leaders scampering back and forth.

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What happens when an empire ends? What happens when a nation is born? How did the India-Pak partition actually happen to come about? Looks like Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Viceroy’s House’ has answers to many questions. With actors like Om Puri and Huma Qureshi decorating the star cast, the film looks promising.

Releasing in March 2017, this one’s going to be worth the wait.