Updated On: 15 August, 2012 08:30 AM IST | | Special Features
Our freedom fighters paved the way for India's independence 66 years ago. CS asked a few celebs to pick their favourite freedom fighters who they would like to portray onscreen

Minissha Lamba
I would love to portray the character of Rani Laxmibai. There would hardly be anybody who wouldn’t have heard the heroic stories of Rani Laxmibai. She was a phenomenal warrior of the Indian freedom struggle. I salute the lady who so bravely fought for something she truly believed in. She is truly an inspiration to the woman of today. Her never-say-die spirit is the thing I love the most about her and something I really look upto.

Ayushmann Khurrana
A patriotic character I would like to play is Bhagat Singh. Since I’m in my 20s, my roots and my language will support the character along with the fact that youth of Punjab idolises Bhagat Singh. No other national herou00a0has such a following till date. You can see his portraits even in the cars in Punjab. Truly epic!