The film "Mangal Pandey: The Rising" was released in 2000 and was directed by Ketan Mehta. The movie stars Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey, along with Grishma Thapar, Neelakanta, and Danny Denzongpa. The film depicts Pandey's life, his struggles, and his ultimate rebellion against the British. While the film takes some creative liberties with historical facts, it attempts to portray Pandey as a heroic figure who fought against colonial oppression.