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Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Actors who have played the Mahatma on screen

Updated On: 02 October, 2025 04:25 PM IST | Oshin Fernandes

October 2, 2025, marks the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Many actors have portrayed Bapu in films, TV series, and stage productions. Here’s a list of notable actors who have played the iconic role

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Gandhi (1982): Ben Kingsley's most famous portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

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Gandhi (1982): Ben Kingsley's most famous portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006): In this film, Surendra Rajan appears as a manifestation of Gandhi, guiding the lead character, Munna Bhai played by Sanjay Dutt. 

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Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006): In this film, Surendra Rajan appears as a manifestation of Gandhi, guiding the lead character, Munna Bhai played by Sanjay Dutt. 

Bose: Dead/Alive (2017): This drama starring Rajkummar Rao also had Rajan play the role of Gandhi. 

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Bose: Dead/Alive (2017): This drama starring Rajkummar Rao also had Rajan play the role of Gandhi. 

Nine Hours to Rama (1963): J. S. Cashyap played Gandhi in this film that revolves around the events leading up to his assassination.

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Nine Hours to Rama (1963): J. S. Cashyap played Gandhi in this film that revolves around the events leading up to his assassination.

Gandhi, My Father (2007): Darshan Jariwala’s performance highlighted Gandhi’s troubled relationship with his son, Harilal Gandhi.

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Gandhi, My Father (2007): Darshan Jariwala’s performance highlighted Gandhi’s troubled relationship with his son, Harilal Gandhi.

Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (1986): Sam Dastor portrayed Gandhi in this British miniseries, which focused on India’s transition to Independence.

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Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (1986): Sam Dastor portrayed Gandhi in this British miniseries, which focused on India’s transition to Independence.

Sardar (1993): Annu Kapoor portrayed Gandhi in this biopic of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Sardar (1993): Annu Kapoor portrayed Gandhi in this biopic of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Hey Ram (2000): Naseeruddin Shah played a smaller role as Mahatma Gandhi in this film. 

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Hey Ram (2000): Naseeruddin Shah played a smaller role as Mahatma Gandhi in this film. 

The Making of the Mahatma (1996): Rajit Kapur-starrer focused on Gandhi's time in South Africa and was directed by Shyam Benegal.

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The Making of the Mahatma (1996): Rajit Kapur-starrer focused on Gandhi's time in South Africa and was directed by Shyam Benegal.

Gandhi (2025): Pratik Gandhi plays Mahatma Gandhi in Hansal Mehta's web series Gandhi

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Gandhi (2025): Pratik Gandhi plays Mahatma Gandhi in Hansal Mehta's web series Gandhi

Based on Ramachandra Guha's definitive writings, 'Gandhi' stars Pratik Gandhi in the lead role.

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Based on Ramachandra Guha's definitive writings, 'Gandhi' stars Pratik Gandhi in the lead role.

The series was premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025.

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The series was premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025.

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