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
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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
• 1996: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English

[edit] External links

• Review from Hinduism Today
• Summary from USC film archives

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