The Making of the Mahatma
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The Making of the Mahatma is a 1996 biographical film directed by Shyam Benegal,[1] about the early life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (also known as Mahatma Gandhi) during his 21 years in South Africa. The film is based upon the book The Apprenticeship of a Mahatma by Fatima Meer. It was an international co-production between India and South Africa.[2][3]
Cast
- Rajit Kapoor as barrister Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- Pallavi Joshi as Kasturba Gandhi
- Paul Slabolepszy as Jan Smuts
- Sean Cameron Michael as Warder
- Charles Pillai as Thambi Naidoo
- Keith Stevenson as Rustomjee (also in Akayla)
- Lieb Bester as Boer coach leader
- Peter J. Elliott as Jail superintendent, Pretoria
Awards
- 1996: National Film Award for Best Actor – Rajit Kapur as Gandhi
- 1996: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English
See also
External links
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References
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- Films about Mahatma Gandhi
- 1996 films
- Indian biographical films
- Films based on biographies
- English-language Indian films
- English-language South African films
- Films directed by Shyam Benegal
- Films featuring a Best Actor National Award–winning performance
- South African biographical films
- Best English Feature Film National Film Award winners
- National Film Development Corporation of India films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s South African films