Revered as the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was a pivotal figure in India's fight for independence. Born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1869, he rose to prominence by leading a unique movement for liberation. Gandhi championed Satyagraha, a philosophy of non-violent resistance that emphasised truth and civil disobedience. Through mass protests, boycotts, and hunger strikes, he rallied millions of Indians against British rule. One movie that chronicles his life the right way is Richard Attenborough's Gandhi movie. 'Nobody In The World Knew of Mahatma Gandhi Before His Film Was Made' PM Narendra Modi Says During a TV Interview, Video Goes Viral.

The 1982 epic, Gandhi, isn't just a historical film; it's a cinematic masterpiece that illuminates the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the architect of India's independence movement.  It's a sweeping saga that begins with the tragic assassination of Gandhi in 1948 and then weaves back through his life. The film's impact reverberated far beyond the silver screen. It garnered eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and a staggering five Golden Globes.  Furthermore, it also dominated the BAFTA ceremony, taking home the award for Best Film along with four additional accolades. Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: From Naseeruddin Shah to Ben Kingsley, Actors Who Played Bapu Through the Years on Big Screen.

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Where To Watch Gandhi Movie

Incase you want to watch Gandhi movie online, you can stream by renting or purchasing on Vudu, iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Prime Video.

Gandhi Movie Cast

The biopic stars Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi, Saeed Jaffrey as Sardar Patel, Roshan Seth as Jawaharlal Nehru, Alyque Padamsee as Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Rohini Hattangadi as Kasturba Gandhi.

Gandhi movie by Richard Attenborough delves into the extraordinary life of the freedom fighter, picking up at a pivotal moment in 1893. This is when a defining act of injustice – being thrown off a South African train for being in a whites-only compartment – sparks a lifelong fight for equality. The film then embarks on a captivating journey, culminating in the tragic events of his assassination and the nation's mourning in 1948. Beyond chronicling his role as a prominent Hindu leader, the biopic also sheds light on Gandhi's remarkable openness to other faiths.

Indeed, Mahatma Gandhi's life and philosophy continue to inspire movements for peace, justice and social change across the globe. His legacy serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of non-violent resistance in the face of oppression.

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