Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2. Apart from this, October 2 is also celebrated as International Non-Violence Day. Mahatma Gandhi is considered the Father of the Nation in India and was fondly called Bapu.
Born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of non-violence to gain independence against British rule is an example for the world. He strongly believed in the power of love and tolerance. Today we will tell you about such films inspired by Gandhiji’s personality in the cinema world which have introduced the new generation to Bapu’s decency. This will also change your outlook towards life.
Gandhi
British actor Ben Kingsley played the role of Gandhi in the film ‘Gandhi’ released in 1982. This film was directed by Richard Attenborough. This film has won 8 Oscar awards and is one of the best films made on the life of Bapu. Apart from Ben Kingsley, actors like Roshan Seth, Rohini Hattagadi, Amrish Puri were also seen in this film.
Lage Raho Munnabhai
was a 2006 film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Sanjay Dutt, Vidya Balan and Arshad Warsi played the lead roles in this film. Although this is an action comedy film, it depicts Gandhi’s ideals in a very beautiful way. This film had a message along with entertainment and it talks about the values of life in today’s modern world.
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara
(2005) was produced by Anupam Kher. Urmila Matondkar was seen in the lead role with Anupam Kher. Kher played the role of a retired professor in the film, who is a little mentally ill and thinks that he has been accused of killing Bapu. The film was directed by Jahnu Barua.
The Gandhi Murder,
a historical political thriller released in 2019, is directed by Karim Tredia and Pankaj Sehgal. The film investigates the true events that ultimately led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Stephen Lang, Luke Pasqualino, Om Puri and Vinnie Jones appeared in this film. Nathuram Godse’s character is played by Vikas Srivastava in the film The Gandhi Murder.
Gandhi My Father:
This film released in 2007 is based on Mahatma Gandhi and his relationship with his son Hiralal Gandhi. Darshan Jariwala was seen as Gandhi and Akshay Khanna was seen as Hiralal Gandhi in the film. This film also received the National Award for its beautiful presentation. It was directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.
