Indian thespian Manoj Bajpayee is set to take on the role of Mahatma Gandhi in a new film, directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks.

Unveiling a Lesser-Known Chapter of History

The film marks a significant departure from the traditional portrayal of Gandhi’s life, focusing on a previously undisclosed chapter of India’s independence history. According to new details released, the story will delve into the 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi during India’s independence, a period that saw the nation step into freedom and Delhi become the center of power.

Mishra, known for his critically acclaimed films such as ‘Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin,’ ‘Dharavi,’ and ‘Main Zinda Hoon,’ has won three Indian National Film Awards for his work in Hindi cinema. The director has a deep understanding of the complexities of Gandhi’s life and the historical context in which he lived.

‘This new film focuses on an important yet lesser-known chapter of history – the 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi during India’s independence. At a time when the nation was stepping into freedom, and Delhi was becoming the center of power, Gandhi made an unexpected choice: he chose to walk away. But by walking away, he did not retreat. He reinvented himself. While history books record the surface events of that era, this story explores what lay beneath that famous choice and will depict the personal journey of a leader redefining his path,’ Mishra told Variety.

Joining Bajpayee in the ensemble cast is Saurabh Shukla, a multiple Indian National Film Award winner. The film marks a significant milestone for Bajpayee, who is set to take on the role of Gandhi for the first time in his career.

The film is being produced by Sinha and Hirawat through Benaras Mediaworks and NH Studioz, respectively. With a talented cast and a unique storyline, the film is poised to make a significant impact on the Indian film industry.

The film joins Hansal Mehta’s own Gandhi series, starring Pratik Gandhi and scored by A.R. Rahman for Applause Entertainment, which has yet to unveil a streaming home.

Key Cast and Crew

Key Cast:

• Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi
• Saurabh Shukla as a supporting character

Key Crew:

• Sudhir Mishra as director
• Anubhav Sinha as producer
• Narendra Hirawat as presenter

The film is set to be a significant milestone in the Indian film industry, offering a fresh perspective on the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi.