The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
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| Directed by | Swati Bhise |
| Written by | Swati Bhise Devika Bhise |
| Produced by | Swati Bhise Charles Salmon |
| Starring | Devika Bhise Rupert Everett Derek Jacobi |
| Cinematography | Seamus Deasy |
| Edited by | Oral Norrie Ottay |
| Music by | Tuomas Kantelinen |
| Distributed by | PVR Pictures Roadside Attractions (United States) |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $174,102 |
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi is a 2019 British period drama film on the 1857 Indian Rebellion against the British East India Company. The film was co-written, produced and directed by Swati Bhise, with Charles Salmon as co-producer. The film was originally titled Swords and Sceptres: The Rani of Jhansi. Devika Bhise, who also co-wrote the script, plays the lead role of Rani Lakshmibai. In November 2017, Rupert Everett and Derek Jacobi joined the cast. Principal photography was completed in December 2017.