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 |
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] See also
[edit] External links
- Review from Hinduism Today
- Summary from USC film archives
- The Making of the Mahatma at the Internet Movie Database
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- English-language films
- 1996 films
- Biographical films
- Indian films
- Films based on biographies
- English-language Indian films
- Films directed by Shyam Benegal
- Media related to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- South African films
- Films featuring a Best Actor National Award winning performance
- Indian film stubs
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