Gandhi (TV series)

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Gandhi
GenreHistorical drama
Created byHansal Mehta
Based onGandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World
by Ramachandra Guha
Directed byHansal Mehta
StarringPratik Gandhi
Country of originIndia
Original languagesGujarati
Hindi
English
Production
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Gandhi is the working title of an upcoming biographical historical drama television series from Applause Entertainment, about the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. The series entered production in 2023.

Premise[edit]

The series' are expected to detail extensive portions of his life, from his early actions in South Africa through to his role as the Father of the Nation.[1]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In May 2022, Applause Entertainment were reported to be working on a biographic multi-series television series on Mahatma Gandhi, with a working title of Gandhi, dubbed "India's The Crown after they acquired the rights to the Ramachandra Guha biographies Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World.[2]

In July 2022, Hansal Mehta, was named director and showrunner with Siddhartha Basu named as historical consultant, factual advisor and creative consultant.[3]

The series is expected to be produced with a worldwide audience in mind.[4] Filming is expected to take place in Gujarati, Hindi and English for authenticity.[2]

Casting[edit]

In May 2022, Pratik Gandhi was cast in the lead role.[5] He has previously played Gandhi before in Manoj Shah’s Gujarati play Mohan No Masalo.[6] Speaking about his casting, he was quoted as saying it was “important” and “one of the biggest of my life”, adding that he was “I am very inspired by…his simplicity. I have seen people around me adapt to simplicity and I am most inspired by that.”[7][8]

Filming[edit]

The series officially entered production in India in January 2024.[9] Filming locations are also set to include South Africa and the UK.[10][11] It was shot at locations in Gujarat.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Series on Mahatma Gandhi with Ramachandra Guha, Pratik Gandhi in development". Times of India. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Whittock, Jesse (18 May 2022). "The Indian 'Crown': Applause Entertainment Adapting Gandhi Biographies From Historian Ramachandra Guha Into Multi-Season Drama Series; Pratik Gandhi Cast As Famous Namesake". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  3. ^ Whittock, Jesse (27 July 2022). "Applause Entertainment Reunites With 'Scam 1992' Director Hansal Mehta And Siddhartha Basu As 'Gandhi' Drama Series Takes Shape". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. ^ Layton, Mark (19 May 2022). "India's Applause preps multi-season Mahatma Gandhi drama epic". tbivision.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  5. ^ Jha, Subhash K (19 May 2022). "Pratik Gandhi to play Mahatma Gandhi in Applause Entertainment's web series". National Herald India. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Hansal Mehta and Pratik Gandhi to Start Filming soon for Web Series based on Mahatma Gandhi". Filmconoanion.in. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Pratik Gandhi to Start Filming soon for Web Series based on Mahatma Gandhi". City Air News. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Pratik Gandhi Opens Up About Playing Mahatma In Web Series 'Gandhi'". Outlook India. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  9. ^ Whittock, Jesse (19 January 2024). "Gandhi': Hansal Mehta & Applause Entertainment's Expansive Biopic Series Begins Production In India". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  10. ^ Goldbart, Max; Whittock, Jesse (24 December 2023). "From 'Doctor Who' To 'The Count Of Monte Cristo': Deadline's 15 Buzzy International TV Dramas To Look Out For In 2024". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Hansal Mehta to commence filming on series 'Gandhi' later this year". New India Express. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  12. ^ https://deadline.com/2024/01/gandhi-hansal-mehta-production-begins-india-1235797567/

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