I Killed Bapu(2023)

Storyline

This story explores the reasons behind Nathuram Godse's actions. It shows his perspective and what led him to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi, a killing that made him infamous.

“Why did he kill the father of a nation?”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film was shot in just 21 days on a tight budget, using minimal locations to focus on dialogue and performance.
• Director Hyder Kazmi also co-wrote the screenplay, drawing from historical records and Godse's own court statements.
• The actor playing Nathuram Godse, Abhishek Singh, reportedly isolated himself during filming to get into the character's mindset.
• It was one of the few Indian films in 2023 to directly depict Godse's perspective, leading to cautious marketing to avoid controversy.
• The courtroom scenes were filmed in a real heritage building in Bhopal to add authenticity to the period setting.
• The film's title is a direct translation of the Hindi phrase 'Main Bapu Ko Maara', which is a provocative and rarely used cinematic reference.
• Despite its historical subject, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and primarily reached audiences through streaming platforms.