Gandhigiri(2016)
Hindi127 mins
Gandhigiri is an Bollywood film starring Om Puri, Sanjay Mishra, Brijesh Karniwal, Anupam Shyam, Mukesh Tiwari Dolly Chawla, Meghna Haldar , Rishi Bhutani, Ravi singh and Ram Sujan singh. The Movie is directed by Sanoj Mishra.
Director:Sanoj Mishra
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 21 October 2016
- Director
- Sanoj Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A man who strongly believes in Gandhi's principles returns to India. He meets four people who have made poor life choices due to difficult circumstances. The story shows his efforts to help them see the value of Gandhi's teachings in the modern world.
“One man's peaceful fight in a corrupt world.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
127Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 October 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gandhigiri
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Mishra & Mukesh Tiwari (6 films together), Om Puri & Sanjay Mishra (3 films together), and Om Puri & Mukesh Tiwari (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Sanoj Mishra, is also known for directing the 2012 film 'Mittal v/s Mittal'.
- Actor Rakesh Bedi, known for comic roles, plays a serious character advocating Gandhian values.
- The movie was released directly to television and home video, skipping a major theatrical run.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Alok Nath, known for his 'sanskari' image in 90s cinema.
- The title 'Gandhigiri' references a pop-culture term popularized by the 2006 film 'Lage Raho Munna Bhai'.
- Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Uttar Pradesh to add authenticity to the rural settings.
- The script was developed as a response to perceived rising corruption in contemporary Indian society.