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Gandhi (2025)

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Directed by
Hansal Mehta
Genre
drama
Country
India
Length
1 season, 4 episodes
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This series follows the early life of Mahatma Gandhi from his teenage years in colonial India through his time as a law student in London and then as a young lawyer in South Africa. The first season covers his transformation during the 23 years he spent there.

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What happens

Gandhi is an Indian biographical historical drama television series created and directed by Hansal Mehta. Produced by Applause Entertainment, the series depicts the life of Mahatma Gandhi, based on the books Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World by Ramachandra Guha. The series is planned to span three seasons. The shooting for the first season set between 1888 to 1915 was completed in August 2024. Season one of the show follows Gandhi’s early life, starting in colonial India as a curious teenager, then as a shy law student in London, and finally as a young lawyer who spends 23 life-changing years in South Africa. The series had its world premiere in the 'Primetime Programme' of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 17 September 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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