Shaheed Bhagat Singh. One idol we should relate to and aspire to be. The brightest of all Freedom Fighters of India. He appreciated martyrdom and died for his beliefs at the age of 24. After engaging in studies on the Russian Revolution, he wanted to die so that his death would inspire the youth of India which in turn will unite them to fight the British Empire. Prannath Mehta, Bhagat Singh’s friend, visited him in the jail on March 20, four days before his execution, with a draft letter for clemency, but he declined to sign it. He could have escaped from prison if he so wished, but he preferred that he die and become a legacy for other youths in India. While in prison, Bhagat Singh and two of his friends Rajguru and Sukhdev had written a letter to the Viceroy asking him to treat them as prisoners of war and hence to execute them by firing squad and not by hanging. This was denied.
Bhagat Singh’s death had the effect that he desired and he inspired thousands of youths to assist the remainder of the Indian independence movement. After his hanging, youths in regions around Northern India rioted in protest against the British Raj.
I wanted to make a pencil portrait of Bhagat Singh. but there are not many pictures available of him which can be used for proper reference. Before went on to draw a proper pencil drawing, i wanted to get accustomed with his facial features and ended up making this poster.