Mumbai: Waves OTT, the official digital platform of Prasar Bharati, has announced the release of a special feature film commemorating the extraordinary life and sacrifice of Shaheed Khudiram Bose — one of India’s youngest and most fearless revolutionaries. The film will stream exclusively on Waves OTT beginning December 3, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter.
Born on December 3, 1889, Khudiram Bose remains an enduring symbol of youthful courage, patriotic zeal, and unwavering revolutionary spirit. At just 18 years old, he became one of the youngest martyrs of India’s independence movement, walking to the gallows with unmatched composure and fearlessness. The tribute also comes at a meaningful moment, as the nation marks 150 years of the historic call “Vande Mataram,” a slogan Bose passionately embraced to stir national consciousness.
The feature film traces Khudiram’s journey from his early years in Medinipur district to his involvement in India’s revolutionary activities, shaped by powerful influences such as Sister Nivedita. It chronicles key events—including the attempted assassination of British magistrate Kingsford, his arrest, trial, and his resolute final moments leading to his martyrdom on August 11, 1908.
The film features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Vivek Oberoi, Nasser, Atul Kulkarni, Rakesh, Maria Ravi Varma, Ravi Babu, Kasi Viswanath, and Abhiram. Directed by Vijay Jagarlamudi and produced by DVS Raju, the film includes music by Mani Sharma and production design by Thota Tharani. It will be available in four languages—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali—ensuring broad accessibility for audiences across the country.
Speaking about the release, Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said, “Waves OTT stands out because we are not chasing trends, we are preserving India’s narrative. While most platforms prioritise commercial global content, our focus is exclusively on India: its history, its heroes, its languages, and its lived experiences. With an expanding catalogue of patriotic, cultural, and regionally rooted stories, we aim to revive narratives that deserve national attention. Presenting the story of Khudiram Bose and his valor is part of this conscious effort to bring meaningful, nation-building cinema to audiences across the country.”
The special feature film will stream exclusively on Waves OTT starting December 3.
