The Making of the Mahatma
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The Making of the Mahatma | |
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Directed by | Shyam Benegal |
Written by | Fatima Meer |
Starring | Rajit Kapur |
Release date(s) | 1996 |
Running time | 144 min. |
Language | English |
IMDb profile |
The Making of the Mahatma (1996) is joint Indian - South African produced film, directed by Shyam Benegal, about the early life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (also known as Mahatma Gandhi, Great Soul) during his 21 years in South Africa. The film is based upon the book, The Apprenticeship of a Mahatma, by Fatima Meer (who also wrote the screenplay).
[edit] Awards
- 1996: National Film Award for Best Actor - Rajit Kapur as Gandhi
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- The Making of the Mahatma at the Internet Movie Database
- Review from Hinduism Today
- Summary from USC film archives
- Review from Simon Fraser University