Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
U/A: Historical, drama
Director: Om Raut
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol
Rating:

Warriors, by definition, remain unsung. It is kings who make it to history. This film is about King Shivaji's lieutenant, Tanaji, a subedaar, who mounted a fortress (Kondhana) on his ruler's behalf. He took on Aurangzeb's fort-keeper in the gateway to the South — Udaybhan Rathore — along with the massive Mughal army posted atop.

A society/culture is essentially the stories it tells itself. And while I hadn't heard of Tanaji, I'm told the warrior is quite a loved legend across Maharashtra. He's at best, a single-para footnote in school-history text.