Mumbai, July 31 (NationPress) The acclaimed Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, recognized for his role in the 2021 biographical historical drama “Sardar Udham”, has paid tribute to the Indian revolutionary Sardar Udham Singh on his Martyrdom Day.

The date of July 31 is significant as it commemorates the Martyrdom Day of the freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh, who sought vengeance for the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre that occurred in 1919.

Vicky shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram stories, posting a picture of Udham Singh with the caption: “Remembering Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh Ji.”

Udham Singh is famously known for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, on March 13, 1940. This act was motivated by the revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, for which O'Dwyer was held accountable, and Udham Singh himself had been a survivor.

Upon his arrest, Udham Singh did not resist and utilized his trial as a platform to denounce British colonial rule. He was subsequently found guilty and executed by hanging on July 31, 1940, in a London prison. In 1974, his remains were returned to India and honored at Jallianwala Bagh.

The film “Sardar Udham” is a dramatization of Udham Singh's life, featuring Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, alongside actors Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Amol Parashar, Banita Sandhu, and Kirsty Averton.

This film is praised for its authentic depiction of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which is presented in an extended and vivid sequence. Sardar Udham has been recognized by numerous publications as one of the top Hindi films of 2021 and garnered five National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Hindi.

Recently, Vicky was seen in the epic historical action film “Chhaava”, which narrates the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. This film is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant and is directed by Laxman Utekar. He is also set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming project Love & War.