Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Films that capture the life of Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary

Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, is one of the several well-known figures who has been a popular subject with filmmakers. His battle to break free from the chains of British authority has inspired us all.

As Gandhi Jayanti 2024 marks Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary, let us take a look at all the films based on Bapu.

A black-and-white documentary on Gandhi's life highlights his relentless pursuit of truth. The story is told mostly in Gandhi's own words.

The film depicts the nine hours Nathuram Godse spent before assassinating Mahatma Gandhi. The fictional story primarily showed his troubled life of aggression against Muslims and problems with his family.

The Oscar-winning film is based on Gandhi's memoirs. The film depicts various aspects of Gandhi's life and times during the liberation struggle, culminating in his killing. The Richard?Attenborough directed movie has been by and large the best movie ever made on Gandhi.

The Anil Kapoor-produced film depicts Mahatma Gandhi's difficult connection with his son. Aside from Gandhi's involvement in the independence struggle, it highlights aspects of his personal life with his family.

This film, starring Kamal Hasan and Naseeruddin Shah, is about India's division and the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. The film did not achieve economic success, but it was nominated as India's official entry to the Oscars in the Best Foreign Film category in 2000.

This film, starring Sanjay Dutt, was not based on the liberation movement. The sequel to Munna Bhai MBBS created the word 'Gandhigiri' in India. The film demonstrates how Gandhian principles are still applicable in contemporary society.

The Jabbar Patel-directed autobiographical film examines the life of Babasaheb Ambedkar, played by south Indian celebrity Mammootty. Gandhi was represented in grey for the first time. Mohan Gokhle played the character of Gandhi.