Manoj Bajpayee will play his first-ever role of Mahatma Gandhi in the new yet-to-be-titled film by Sudhir Mishra. It would be a period drama revolving around the period of India's Independence where the movie will highlight a very important 21-day period in Gandhi’s life without making an effort to tell all of his life story.
The movie will see a good teaming up between the famous actor and director, as well as mark the comeback of the latter on the big screen. As stated by Mishra himself, the story will reveal a part of Gandhi’s life that people do not know much about and his decision-making process during India’s independence.
Manoj Bajpayee To Portray Mahatma Gandhi For The First Time
This film will have Manoj Bajpayee portray Mahatma Gandhi, with this being the first time the respected actor has played Gandhi as a character in a film. Bajpayee is known to have done many intense performances as well as portraying different kinds of characters during the course of his career.
It is a big challenge for him to play the part of Gandhi in this particular film since the movie deals with an important period in time and not as a biography.
Film Focuses On 21 Crucial Days Around India's Independence
Sudhir Mishra has stated that the movie will be based on 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi at the time of India's Independence. As opposed to telling a tale about his life starting from his childhood till his demise, the movie will focus on the crucial era of Mahatma's life.
He has called the phase crucial but not well known, indicating that the movie will shed light on Mahatma Gandhi's behavior during a time when the nation was experiencing a major transformation in its history.
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Gandhi's Unexpected Choice Becomes The Heart Of The Story
As per Mishra, the movie will take up the issue of Gandhi’s choice to leave the scene during that time when the country was moving on to become independent and when Delhi was becoming the focal point of politics.
From the filmmaker’s viewpoint, it is not about Gandhi’s surrender but rather his effort to recreate himself. Such an outlook can add depth and introspective nature to the life of one of India’s prominent figures in history.
Sudhir Mishra Returns To The Big Screen With Historical Drama
It is also the first film after many years since which Sudhir Mishra returns to make movies again. The filmmaker is known for making movies on politics and society and intricate human relationship. He is now turning his attention towards an important part of Indian history.
As Manoj Bajpayee has been cast as the great Mahatma Gandhi and the movie will revolve around the era of Indian independence, it seems like it will be an interesting historical film indeed.
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