Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Actors who have played the Mahatma on screen

October 2, 2024, marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Many actors have portrayed Bapu in films, TV series, and stage productions. Here’s a list of notable actors who have played the iconic role

Updated On: 2024-10-02 12:00 PM IST

Compiled by : Oshin Fernandes

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Gandhi (1982): Ben Kingsley's most famous portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006): In this film, Surendra Rajan appears as a manifestation of Gandhi, guiding the lead character, Munna Bhai played by Sanjay Dutt. 

Bose: Dead/Alive (2017): This drama starring Rajkummar Rao also had Rajan play the role of Gandhi. 

Nine Hours to Rama (1963): J. S. Cashyap played Gandhi in this film that revolves around the events leading up to his assassination.

Gandhi, My Father (2007): Darshan Jariwala’s performance highlighted Gandhi’s troubled relationship with his son, Harilal Gandhi.

Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (1986): Sam Dastor portrayed Gandhi in this British miniseries, which focused on India’s transition to Independence.

Sardar (1993): Annu Kapoor portrayed Gandhi in this biopic of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Hey Ram (2000): Naseeruddin Shah played a smaller role as Mahatma Gandhi in this film. 

The Making of the Mahatma (1996): Rajit Kapur-starrer focused on Gandhi's time in South Africa and was directed by Shyam Benegal.

Gandhi: Pratik Gandhi, who has played the Mahatma for plays will now breathe life into the role for a web series. 

Music maestro AR Rahman has come on board to compose the music for Hansal Mehta's directorial 'Gandhi'.

Based on Ramachandra Guha's definitive writings, 'Gandhi' stars Pratik Gandhi in the lead role.

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2024, Applause Entertainment shared the update.

More details regarding the series are yet to be disclosed. 

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