- Master of Disguise – Bhagat Singh changed his appearance multiple times to evade the British. After killing J.P. Saunders, he shaved his beard, cut his hair (despite being Sikh), and dressed in Western-style clothing to escape Lahore.
- Fluent in Multiple Languages – He was well-versed in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English, and even read literature in French and Russian, studying works by Karl Marx, Lenin, and Bakunin.
- Fake Name in Jail – While imprisoned, he sometimes signed his writings as “Vidrohi” (The Rebel) to keep his identity hidden.
- Refused Mercy Petition – Unlike many other revolutionaries, Bhagat Singh outright refused to sign any mercy plea, despite pressure from his family and political leaders.
- Wanted to Die Later – He requested the British to execute him by firing squad (like a soldier) instead of hanging. The request was denied.
- Read Books Before Execution – On the day of his hanging (March 23, 1931), he was reading “Revolutionary Lenin” and calmly said, “Wait a moment, let me finish this page.”
- British Hastened His Execution – His hanging was scheduled for March 24, 1931, but fearing public outrage, the British secretly executed him a day earlier, at 7:30 PM on March 23.
- Secret Disposal of His Body – The British secretly cremated his body near the Sutlej River to avoid protests, but locals discovered it and performed his last rites.
Bhagat Singh was not just a freedom fighter but also a philosopher, thinker, and revolutionary intellectual. His ideas continue to inspire people worldwide.