Follows young Lieutenant Surinder Sodhi and his unit as they transition from British Indian Army soldiers to the INA after the British surrender in Singapore. They march nearly 3,900 km toward Delhi with the war cry "Challo Dilli".
: The series focuses on themes of identity, sacrifice, and the "forgotten" nature of these soldiers, who were often labeled traitors by the British after the war. Cast & Crew Young Surinder Sodhi Sunny Kaushal Maya Srinivasan Sharvari Wagh (in her debut role) Old Surinder Sodhi : M.K. Raina Shah Rukh Khan (narrates the beginning of episodes) : Composed by with vocals by Arijit Singh The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye -2020- S01 ...
B+ Grade for 2020s track: D
The Forgotten Army is significant not only because of its historical importance but also because of its relevance in contemporary India. The series serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by India's freedom fighters and the importance of remembering and honoring their contributions. Follows young Lieutenant Surinder Sodhi and his unit
In 1942, Mohan Singh, a captain in the British Indian Army, who had been captured by the Japanese, met with Japanese officials to discuss the possibility of forming an Indian army to fight against the British. This meeting marked the beginning of the Azad Hind Fauj. The INA's formation was also influenced by Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader who had escaped from British imprisonment in 1941. Cast & Crew Young Surinder Sodhi Sunny Kaushal
The narrator’s voice—aged and wise—speaks over the scene:
This paper examines the 2020 historical drama-documentary series The Forgotten Army: Azaadi Ke Liye , directed by Kabir Khan. It explores how the series functions as a corrective instrument in Indian historiography, shifting the narrative of the Indian independence movement away from the dominant discourse of non-violence (Ahimsa) championed by the Indian National Congress, toward the radical armed struggle of the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj. By analyzing the series’ use of the "found footage" narrative device, its characterization of Subhas Chandra Bose, and its depiction of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, this paper argues that the series successfully humanizes a historically marginalized faction, though it occasionally succumbs to the melodramatic tropes of mainstream Indian television.