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Manoj Bajpayee to Portray Gandhi in Upcoming Drama
4 Jul
Summary
- Film focuses on Gandhi's last six months before assassination.
- Manoj Bajpayee stars as Gandhi, film shoots in Kolkata.
- Sudhir Mishra directs; Waheeda Rehman may play Gandhi's mother.
A new biographical drama, directed by Sudhir Mishra and starring Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi, is set to begin filming in September 2026. The film's narrative will specifically explore the intense six-month period preceding Gandhi's assassination in January 1948. It will chronicle his peace missions through violence-stricken Bengal in the wake of Partition and his subsequent move to Delhi.
Produced by Pritimoy Chakraborty, the film endeavors to portray Gandhi not as a one-dimensional icon, but as a complex historical personality who faced significant criticism. The screenplay will highlight his efforts to restore communal harmony in Kolkata during August 1947, featuring interactions with figures like Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Manoj Bajpayee is expected to deliver some dialogues in Bangla.
Further casting considerations include Waheeda Rehman for Gandhi's mother and a Punjabi actress for his personal physician, Sushila Nayyar. Rasika Dugal may also join the ensemble. The film holds personal significance for director Mishra, fulfilling a promise to his late mother. Significant portions will be shot in and around Kolkata, including Gandhi Bhavan.
