One would usually think Bollywood is all about glitz and glamour, with stars having connections with the who’s who of the country to boast of. Incidentally, several of our Hindi cinema folk come from families that are illustrious in their own ways. One such prestigious group comes from a line of heroes and heroines - who have served the nation during the country’s clamour for independence. As we celebrate our 67th Independence Day, here’s looking at the select few...

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SRK’s maternal grandfather Major General Shah Nawaz Khan served in Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army. He led his army against the British Forces during the Second World War. He was eventually captured and brought to the Red Fort at Delhi for court-martial. Even Pandit Nehru fiercely defended his case. In the 2005 biopic Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, Khan was portrayed by Sonu Sood.