Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri: Why you must-watch The Tashkent Files

One of the most prominent political personalities who stood out during India's independent movement, late Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904. He was the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 till 1966. 

New Delhi: One of the most prominent political personalities who stood out during India's independent movement, late Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on October 2, 1904. He was the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 till 1966. Lal Bahadur Shastri's famous slogan was 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan', with him contributing immensely in the freedom struggle.

On the special occasion of Shastri’s birth anniversary, let's take a look at The Tashkent Files - a film based on his mysterious death. Helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, the film starred Shweta Basu Prasad, Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Tripathi in the lead roles. 

Watch the official trailer here: