Ben Kingsley starred as the titular character in Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning classic Gandhi. The film focused on the Mahatma’s personal struggles and their crucial role in the freedom movement. With stellar performances and impeccable production values, it became a cult classic. To date, the movie is considered the pinnacle of his cinematic depiction.

The Making of the Mahatma (1996), directed by Shyam Benegal, took an intricate look at Gandhi’s transformation, capturing his experiences as a young lawyer in South Africa and how they shaped his emergence as the Mahatma.

In Hey Ram (2000), Kamal Haasan took a critical approach to Gandhi’s legacy, exploring the violent aftermath of Partition and the deep divisions that arose. With Naseeruddin Shah portraying Gandhi, the fil

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