The Forgotten Army remembered in a new series

Bollywood film-maker Kabir Khan tells the story of the Indian National Army, which was formed in Singapore

The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye was filmed in Singapore for seven days, while the rest of the scenes had to be recreated in a studio in India.
The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye was filmed in Singapore for seven days, while the rest of the scenes had to be recreated in a studio in India. PHOTO: AMAZON PRIME VIDEO INDIA
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In 1996, Bollywood director Kabir Khan visited the Indian National Army (INA) memorial at Esplanade in Singapore in an experience he described as "emotional".

At the time, Khan, who has since forged a successful Bollywood career, was making a documentary on the INA or the Azad Hind Fauj.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 29, 2020, with the headline The Forgotten Army remembered in a new series. Subscribe