Gandhi to Hitler(2011)
Gandhi to Hitler is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Rakesh Ranjan Kumar. The cast includes Raghubir Yadav as Adolf Hitler, Avijit Dutt as Mahatma Gandhi, and Neha Dhupia as Eva Braun. The story intercuts between Hitler's bunker in Berlin during the final days of World War II and Gandhi's ashram in India. It is based on a stage play and explores the fictional connection between the two leaders through letters. The film was panned by critics for poor production values, weak performances, and a confusing narrative. It holds a 2.4/10 rating on IMDb and is often listed among the worst Bollywood films. It was released in India on July 29, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 July 2011
- Director
- Rakesh Ranjan Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- 2.7/10
Storyline
In 1939, Adolf Hitler decides to help India fight British rule. He supports Indian freedom fighters to weaken Britain. Meanwhile, Mahatma Gandhi writes a letter to Hitler asking him to stop the violence. The film follows Hitler's final days in his bunker as the war ends.
“Two leaders. One letter. A world divided.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dear Friend Hitler' but was renamed for release.
- It was the first Indian film to portray Adolf Hitler as a main character.
- The director also wrote the screenplay and produced the film independently.
- The movie faced controversy for its sympathetic portrayal of Hitler in some scenes.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office.
- The actor playing Hitler, Raghuvir Yadav, is known for very different comedic roles in India.
- The film uses fictional letters between Gandhi and Hitler as a central plot device.