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Screen Gandhis mark October 2 on relevance today
Hindustan Times··2 Oct
On Gandhi Jayanti, actors Pratik Gandhi, Rajit Kapur and Darshan Jariwalla discussed why Mahatma Gandhi still matters in 2026. All three have played Gandhi on screen. Pratik Gandhi cited simplicity, self control, equality and mutual respect as reasons for fresh relevance. Kapur stressed practising what one preaches. Jariwalla called truth, non-violence and civil disobedience timeless.
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What It Means For You
- The interviews coincide with October 2 commemorations rather than a new film release date.
- Viewers get three screen portrayals cited: a web series, My Father Gandhi, and The Making of The Mahatma.
- Jariwalla also linked Gandhi's self-reliant economy idea to today's Atmanirbharta debates.
What's Happening
- Pratik Gandhi said global events make Gandhian philosophy more relevant now than before.
- Rajit Kapur said Gandhi put be the change into practice rather than leaving it as a slogan.
- Darshan Jariwalla said playing Gandhi required dropping ego to act as a clean medium.
Which Roles They Played
- Pratik Gandhi portrayed the leader in the web series Gandhi.
- Darshan Jariwalla played Gandhi in My Father Gandhi.
- Rajit Kapur played him in The Making of The Mahatma.
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