Subhas Chandra Bose’s death is one of the most contentious epochs in history. Just as his life is subject to scrutiny, in terms of merits and demerits of his political ideologies, his death is the centre point of a raging debate that, to this day, remains unresolved.
The official version of the Government of India (at least the Congress government) is that Subhas Chandra Bose died in an air crash in Taihoku, Taiwan on 18 August 1945. However, the government’s version is contested by many.
Srijit Mukherji’s impressive film, Gumnaami, which challenges the official perspective on Bose’s death, adds an interesting dimension to this debate. It’s meticulous research, and gripping narrative makes it an interesting film to watch. Despite questioning the plane crash theory, it shows Bose’s determination to continue his struggle for freedom by portraying the Taihoku incident in a moving light.
Amidst the devastation of Japan with nuclear bombs and the brutal losses to the Indian National Army that forced them to retreat from North East India, abandoning the onward march to Delhi, the film presents Bose as a steadfast fighter who is unwavering in his mission to free India. In particular, the director skilfully depicts Bose’s meeting with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru on the nature of India’s position during World War II.
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