Kesari poster
7.1 /10

Kesari (2019) Hindi Movie

केसरी

2019 2 hours 31 minutes

Movie Synopsis

In 1897, an army of 21 Sikhs battles 10,000 Afghans to prevent the Saragarhi Fort from being taken down.

The movie features an impressive ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, Mir Sarwar and others, delivering powerful performances that bring the characters to life. Produced by a talented team of filmmakers has created a film that stands out in its genre, offering viewers a memorable cinematic experience.

The movie was released on March 21, 2019 and has since received positive reception from audiences.

Starring Cast

The film boasts an impressive lineup of talented actors who bring depth and authenticity to their roles. Here are some of the key performers:

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar

Havildar Ishar Singh

Parineeti Chopra

Parineeti Chopra

Jeevani Kaur

Mir Sarwar

Mir Sarwar

Khan Masud

Ashwath Bhatt

Ashwath Bhatt

Gul Badshah Khan

'Om' Rakesh Chaturvedi

Saidullah

Suvinder Vicky

Suvinder Vicky

Naik Lal Singh

Vivek Saini

Jiwan Singh

Vansh Bhardwaj

Lance Naik Chanda Singh

Pritbal Pali

Gurvukh Singh

Vikram Kochhar

Vikram Kochhar

Gulab Singh

Ravinder Pawar

Attar Singh

Surmeet Basra

Gurmukh Singh

The chemistry between the cast members is palpable, creating believable relationships that drive the story forward and engage the audience throughout the film's runtime.

Behind the Scenes

The talented individuals working behind the camera played a crucial role in bringing this cinematic vision to life. Below is the complete crew list, showcasing the diverse roles that contributed to the film's production.

  • Jogi Malang Casting Director (Production)
  • Manoj Muntashir Lyricist (Writing)
  • Brijesh Shandilya Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Jasbir Jassi Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • Tanishk Bagchi Lyricist (Writing)
  • Asees Kaur Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Sukhwinder Singh Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Kunwar Juneja Lyricist (Writing)
  • Kumaar Lyricist (Writing)
  • Gurmoh Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • Jasbir Jassi Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Jazzy B Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Jasleen Kaur Royal Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Anurag Singh Director (Directing)
  • Sunir Kheterpal Producer (Production)
  • Somesh Shivraj Line Producer (Production)
  • Navmeet Singh Line Producer (Production)
  • Varil Shah Production Assistant (Production)
  • Sanjay Chaturvedi Production Sound Mixer (Sound)
  • Kunal Uday Mehta Script Supervisor (Directing)
  • Richa Gupta Casting Assistant (Production)
  • Apoorva Mehta Producer (Production)
  • Akhilesh Jain Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)
  • Alyjah Sheikh Third Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Chetan Motiwaras Associate Editor (Editing)
  • Dipak Nayak Camera Operator (Camera)
  • Kavya Pande Second Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Punit Kumar Unit Production Manager (Production)
  • Akshita Jain Assistant Costume Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Riley Suter Stunts (Crew)
  • Eeshaan Roy Third Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Vijay Ganguly Choreographer (Crew)
  • Manish More Editor (Editing)
  • Prashant Thakur Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)
  • Ambica Rana Second Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Parvez Shaikh Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
  • Manav Bhinder Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Deepika Pardeshi Assistant Costume Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Lawrence Woodward Stunt Coordinator (Crew)
  • Karan Johar Producer (Production)
  • Yash Darji Sound Editor (Sound)
  • Pradhuman Makwana Assistant Costume Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Pratik Goswami Sound Editor (Sound)
  • Harshit Bhatia First Assistant Director (Directing)
  • Gaurav Bose Associate Producer (Production)
  • Akshay Kumar Producer (Production)
  • Sheetal Sharma Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Tanvi Goel Wardrobe Supervisor (Costume & Make-Up)
  • Tanishk Bagchi Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • Anurag Singh Story (Writing)
  • Arko Pravo Mukherjee Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • Sanjay Chaturvedi Sound Mixer (Sound)
  • Girish Kohli Screenplay (Writing)
  • Jasleen Kaur Royal Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • Anshul Chobey Director of Photography (Camera)
  • Parikshit Lalwani Sound Designer (Sound)
  • Anurag Singh Screenplay (Writing)
  • Chirantan Bhatt Original Music Composer (Sound)
  • B Praak Playback Singer (Sound)
  • Arijit Singh Playback Singer (Sound)

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Critical Reception

Kesari has generated significant attention from critics and audiences alike. Here's what reviewers are saying about this cinematic offering:

Bhargavi Chandrashekar

The souls of all those communities associated with it, always lies beneath the saffron. For the eyes, mind and heart, there is nothing more beautiful, more soothing and more soul stirring than the color Saffron. Just the glimpses of saffron color instantly pump that courage, valor, bravery and Divinity within. The saffron plays a very important part in our lives. We live for it, we defend it and we sacrifice for it. Kesari: The Saragarhi battle is one of the most remarkable and powerful chapters in the history of Bharat under British rule; which knowingly and royally ignored to communicate...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions viewers have about Kesari:

Kesari was released on March 21, 2019. The film's release was met with positive audience response.

The original language of Kesari is Hindi. The film has been made available with subtitles or dubbed versions for international audiences to enjoy.

The runtime of Kesari is 2 hours 31 minutes. This duration allows for thorough character development and narrative progression while maintaining audience engagement throughout.