The MAN In Sam Manekshaw

“I don't want to know what happened in the past. All I want to know is who are my commanders, where are the Chinese, how much ammunition have I got...”

The life and career of Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw was as illustrious as his name. Back in 2002, interviewed by his own grandson for a documentary, this is how he recounted his days of glory.
Thanks to Parzor Foundation for the footage.

[arunaramakrishna]

We were at Coimbatore airport and Sir Manekshaw was coming inside. My husband went to wish him. Sir Manekshaw bent from his great height and shook hands with my 2 young daughters and when I folded my hands to do Namasthe, Sir Manekshaw said”No young lady “ and shook hands with me too . A gentleman to the core and it was a great honour for us . Greatest Indian.

[sailukasireddisailu]

Speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali and he is a
Old school
Never punished any soldier...
Hats off sir.

[ontheroad]

At 88, this mans clarity in speech and his memory is fantastic!

[atgwiuz]

"The girl wants to see me ", talking about the highest authority of the second largest population in the world. Sam was Sigma before the word was even formulated.

[francois-mariearouet]

I love this man. His personality is impeccable. And let us not forget how courteous the interviewer is, he doesn't interfere.

[ghanshyambhawsar]

He fought in 8 wars ..can imagine his brilliancy and devotion to our country.. even the word greatest feel short to define this man .. utter respect to Sam sahab 🙏🙏🙏

[Account-user]

From serving British raj to the historical treaty of Kashmir's accession to the Bangladesh liberation war of 1971 to seeing a globalised modern India of 21st century, the number of historical events this man is involved in this subcontinent is legendary🤩

[NVS-kcew]

Even at an old age, he is energetic and talking like a youngman, hats off to his service to the country, Ome Shanthi Saam Saheb!

[shalvisingh]

The statements like "the girl wants me" and "cry on my shoulders"...
Can't believe that he literally talked to Indira Gandhi like that😂😂

[khanrahar]

I am Pakistani but truly I am fan of Sir Sam Manekshaw due to his professionalism, gentle behavior to humankind and generousity

[anukreddi]

I like that relationship between grandfather and grandson. What an honor to know the thoughts and life of such a great and accomplished Indian.

[teyashakira]

Creator : how badass do you want manekshaw to be?

God : *YES*

[panchu]

This legend's badass plan single handedly won India the war of 1971 with the most number of surrenders ever!!
He is such a brilliant, tactical and sharp Field Marshal. The way he outplayed enemies during 1971 war is just beautiful.

[alizafar]

Such a down to earth person! Such high profile and still so good person, very rare generals like him. Huge respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰 lots of love ❤️

[shariyarshajid]

A legend
A Gentleman
A man of Courage and Honor
Bangladesh will remember you, Sam.

[endeavourer]

Damn! He is the type of guy who can steal my girl at 90😂no model or actors can come even close to the personality of armymen.

[upscworld]

''the girl wants me '' and ''cry on my shoulder '' the only man in this world who can talk like this to Prime minister of India

[RameshBashyam]

The Indian Army / Defence Forces are the best and most disciplined in the world. They will never step in unless the worst happens. Salute you our Defence brothers and sisters.

[mathachanouseph]

Sir Sam Maneksaw your not only Indian war hero. But a very lovely grandpa who loves to tell the stories.
It was a blessing for your kids and grand children.

[abuzarrizwan]

The Man Spoke 4 different languages, in this short 18 minutes interview itself. What a personality.