Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar’s Historic Courtroom Drama Continues To Create Waves Worldwide With It Powerful Retelling Of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

C Sankaran Nair was a bold Indian lawyer and public figure during British rule. In 1919, after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians, Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Council in protest. He strongly criticised the British, especially Punjab’s Lieutenant Governor, Michael O’Dwyer. This led to a libel case, bringing more attention to the tragedy.

Nair was known for his independent views. He spoke out against British rule and even disagreed with Mahatma Gandhi. KPS Menon, India’s first foreign secretary and Nair’s son-in-law, described him as bold and fearless. Menon said Nair could openly challenge both the British Viceroy and Gandhi.

Kesari Chapter 2 Makes It’s Mark Globally With The Story Of Forgotten Indian Who Challenged the British

In recent years, Nair’s name was mostly forgotten but Kesari Chapter 2, starring Akshay Kumar, brought him back into the spotlight by focusing on the court case against him.

Born in 1857 in Kerala, Nair came from a wealthy family. He studied in Madras and became a lawyer. In 1887, he joined the social reform movement and worked to change Hindu laws on marriage, women’s rights, and the caste system.

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Nair joined the Indian National Congress and led its 1897 session. He blamed the British government for India’s poverty and suffering from famines. Later, he became a public prosecutor, a high court judge in 1908, and was knighted in 1912.

In 1915, he became one of the few Indians appointed to the Viceroy’s Council. There, he pushed for reforms and self-rule. His work with Edwin Montagu helped shape the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms, a key step towards India’s independence.

Montagu once said Nair had more influence than any other Indian at the time — a true sign of his impact and courage.

About Kesari Chapter 2

Kesari 2 is the sequel to the 2019 movie Kesari, which was inspired by the famous Battle of Saragarhi. The horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 and its aftermath are depicted in the most recent installment, Kesari Chapter 2. The Case That Shook the Empire is the book from which it is adapted.

The historical drama is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and it is produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective backing the project.

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