The birth of our nation’s Father is celebrated on October 2nd and is the most auspicious day for India. As we reflect on his remarkable life and legacy, films offer a powerful medium to relive his story and values and let’s revisit some Bollywood films made on his life.
Hey Ram
The historical drama ‘Hey Ram’ examines themes of revenge, forgiveness, and redemption.The partition of India and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi serve as the setting for the movie. Narrated by Kamal Haasan, the narrative centres on Saket Ram, an archaeologist whose wife is brutally killed during the communal riots. Saket Ram, who mistakenly believes Gandhi is to blame for the violence, becomes fixated on killing Gandhi out of rage and a desire for vengeance.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai
In order to impress his fiancée Janvi, Munna Bhai, a captivating mafia don from Mumbai, poses as a professor in the movie. Munna Bhai’s life is transformed when he begins to hear Gandhiji on the radio. Gandhiji encourages him to embrace the values of compassion and nonviolence.
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara
The film delves into the events surrounding Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination on January 30, 1948. It explores the perspectives of various characters, including Gandhi, Nathuram Godse, and others involved in the conspiracy.
Gandhi, My Father
This film explores the tense relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son, Harilal Gandhi. The expectations of his father are so much that Harilal struggles following legacy, and political commitments, leading to a tumultuous family life.
Nine hours to Rama
The actions leading up to the January 30, 1948, killing of Mahatma Gandhi are reenacted in the movie. The man who killed Gandhi, Nathuram Godse, is the main character, and the story revolves around his intentions and deeds throughout the nine hours leading up to the incident.
