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Waheeda Rehman to play Gandhi's mother
19 Sep
Summary
- Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will portray Mahatma Gandhi's mother.
- The film focuses on a lesser-known 21-day episode of Gandhi's life.
- Manoj Bajpayee is cast as Mahatma Gandhi in the historical drama.
Veteran Indian actor Waheeda Rehman will portray Putlibai, the mother of Mahatma Gandhi, in Sudhir Mishra's forthcoming historical drama. Manoj Bajpayee has been cast as Gandhi in the film, which is produced by Anubhav Sinha.
The movie will delve into a specific, less-explored 21-day period of Mahatma Gandhi's life. It aims to highlight the personal choices and relationships that shaped him during India's freedom movement.
Rehman, a celebrated actor with over seven decades in cinema, has received prestigious honors including the National Film Award and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Her involvement adds significant gravitas to the project.
The film seeks to offer a nuanced perspective on a critical chapter of Gandhi's life, intertwining personal narrative with the broader historical context of India's independence struggle.
