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Gandhi Jayanti 2019: From Lage Raho Munnabhai to Gandhi; 5 Films that celebrated Bapu’s spirit
Gandhi Jayanti 2019: Bollywood has always upheld the teachings of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Through their art, Bollywood has always kept his spirit alive. On Gandhi Jayanti, 150th birthday of Baapu, Here are the 5 best Bollywood films that glorified the teachings of Gandhi Ji. Take a look.
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For us, as Indians, October 2 isn’t just another date nor it is just another national holiday. It is the birthday of our dearest Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. The man who fought through his non-violent ways and got India its freedom from the oppression of the Britishers. Today marks his 150th Birth Anniversary. Our film industry, too, has always glorified his teachings and have tried to use the power of their art to give the message of Bapu to one and all.
Non-violence and equality above all, have stayed with all of us all our lives. Even Bollywood hasn’t shied away from celebrating his teachings in their own unique way. Some of the movies that have been made on the life of Bapu have been a work of brilliance and have left a lasting impact on everyone across the world. Today, on his birthday, we bring forth a collection of top 5 Bollywood films that have not only glorified Bapu’s teachings but have also celebrated the true Gandhian spirit.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai: Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster movie, Lage Raho Munna Bhai was a second part of the first movie. However, this movie, starring Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan, Boman Irani and Dilip Prabhavalkar as Gandhi Ji, was one of the most entertaining films ever made on Bapu. The movie depicted how a gangster’s life changed after he followed the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. The movie was one of the most successful films in Bollywood and is still loved by all.
Gandhi: Hollywood actor, Ben Kingsley, playing the role of Gandhi in the movie left everyone spellbound. The star similarity in his looks with Bapu was what left the audience absolutely intrigued. Richard Attenborough’s 1982 film, Gandhi, was a biopic on Bapu’s life. Indian actors like Amrish Puri, Om Puri and Saeed Jaffrey were also a part of the film. Through his sheer brilliance, Ben Kingsley was able to relive Mahatma Gandhi on screen and, the movie, till date is one of the best work of art in Bollywood. He even won an Oscar for this movie.
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara: Directed by Jahnu Barua, Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara is a movie that left everyone intrigued about Gandhi Ji’s death. The movie revolves around a retired professor who was played by Anupam Kher who suffers from Dementia and then feels he shot Gandhi Ji accidentally while playing with his toy gun. The movie shows his story and also glorifies the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi. Anupam Kher went on to win a Special Jury award At the National Film Awards for this film.
Hey Ram: Directed by Kamal Haasan, Hey Ram was a semi-fictional movie that starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kamal Haasan himself. The movie was centered on India's Partition and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse. The movie won 3 National Awards and is still considered one of the most different films ever made on Mahatma Gandhi.
The Making Of The Mahatma: Directed by Shyam Benegal, the movie was based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi where Actor Rajit Kapoor played his role. It was based on the early life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and how his personality was shaped. The movie was critically acclaimed and won 2 National Film Awards.
