On Sam Manekshaw’s anniversary, here is a closer look at the impact of his wife and daughters and their important role in shaping his life.
Meghna Gulzar’s Sam Bahadur, a biopic on the late Field Marshal Sam Maneksha, stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead role. Nicknamed ‘Sam Bahadur’, Maneksha dedicated his four years of service to the Indian Armed Forces. He bravely participated in five major wars including World War II (1942), Indo-Pak War (1965), Indo-Pakistani War (1947), Sino-Indian War (1962) and Bangladesh Liberation War. (1971)
Meghna Gulzar, Vicky Kaushal Pay Tribute to Field Marshal Manekshaw
On June 27, Maneksha’s 16th death anniversary, filmmakers Gulzar and Kaushal visited her grave to honor and honor her memory, reflecting on her legacy and contribution. Gulzar shared the picture on his Instagram and wrote, “Velvet life. Field Marshal Sam HFJ Maneksha ♾️” wrote.
Having escaped death on several occasions during his service, he received many prestigious awards including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Military Cross for his bravery during World War II. He also became the first army officer to receive the rank of Field Marshal.
Sam Manekshaw’s life, as depicted in the film, provides insight into his personal and professional life. Here you can see the influence of his family, especially the three women and their important role in improving Sam’s life.
Manekshaw’s Marriage to Silloo Bode
Maneksha married Chilu Bode on April 22, 1939 in Bombay. Sanya Malhotra plays Sam’s wife Chilloo in the film. Although not much is known about Sillou in real life, the couple had two daughters, Sherry and Maya (later called Maja), born in 1940 and 1945 respectively.
Maneksha’s younger daughter Maja Dharwala revealed in an interview that Maneksha was a proud young director and married Sillu Bode in 1939. They met at a dinner in Lahore, where she caught her eye. sale. He was visiting his sister and brother-in-law, doctors in the British Indian Army. Dharwala said that Maneksha often admits that Chillu acts as her supporter and her harshest critic. It gives him support without support while keeping him grounded.
Silloo’s Role and Influence in Manekshaw’s Life
According to Sherry, although she is charming and beautiful, she will remind him of her central location in Amritsar. Siloo warned him that even if he was respected as a manager or company leader, tomorrow he would be easily overlooked. These lessons helped him to control his mind.
Manekshaw’s Family Dynamics
Maja shares their family’s strengths, emphasizing the powerlessness to resist or conform to gender norms. According to Maja, a lawyer and human rights lawyer, although she lives at home, her mother has never worked as a cook in their family. During Manekshaw’s stint at the Imperial Defense College in London in 1957, he was put in charge of the family cook, Maja recalls, which did not seem like an ordinary job. Despite his poor diet, he noted that his father prepared good meals for the family like chole pathur, keema pav, maki di roti, sarsan ka chak and poona chana soup.
Maja tells about her father’s gentleness, saying that on weekends, he allows her to sleep until 10 in the morning, likes to have breakfast together, but never stops her from being a soldier. In addition, Maneksha does not limit his hobbies, such as fishing and photography, to his family, even if he has the best equipment. However, they often become the unwanted side of his endeavors.
The girl added that the family often indulged in banter, mostly about Maneksha from the three wives.
Maja’s Thoughts on Sam Bahadur
Maja has seen Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur. Speaking to the Indian Express, he revealed that he has seen her twice. “However, they made the film to make the country proud. But every time I tear up, I’ve watched the movie twice now, and I’ve broken down twice, the last two times. You smile at the audience for a few minutes of the film.
