The Making of the Mahatma(1996)
The Making of the Mahatma is a 1996 biographical drama film in English, directed by Shyam Benegal. The lead cast includes Rajit Kapoor as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Pallavi Joshi as Kasturba Gandhi. The film chronicles Gandhi's 21-year stay in South Africa from 1893 to 1915, where he arrived as a young lawyer and transformed into a civil rights leader. It depicts his experiences with racial discrimination, his development of the Satyagraha philosophy, and his leadership of protests against oppressive laws. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English and Best Actor for Rajit Kapoor. It was released on April 26, 1996 in South Africa.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Epicon, Amazon Prime Video (NFDC Channel), Apple TV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 0
Storyline
A young Indian lawyer named Mohandas Gandhi travels to South Africa in 1893 for a legal case. He faces brutal racism and is thrown off a train for sitting in first class. This incident sparks a fire in him. He decides to stay and fight for the rights of all Indians. Using non-violent resistance, he leads protests, marches, and negotiations against a racist government.
“The making of a great soul.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for The Making of the Mahatma
Cast reunions in this film: Shyam Benegal & Rajit Kapur (2 films together).
