Mumbai: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come on board to direct the upcoming sequence, ‘Gandhi’, primarily based on Ramachandra Guha’s two books: ‘Gandhi earlier than India’ and ‘Gandhi-The Years that Modified the World’. Actor Pratik Gandhi will likely be essaying the position of Mahatma Gandhi within the net sequence.
Hansal Mehta talks about directing the online sequence and says: “When you speak of a historic and iconic figure like Mahatma Gandhi, there is already a great deal of responsibility on you as a filmmaker. Our vision with the series is to make it as true-to-life as possible and supported by Ramachandra Guha’s work, we are confident and enthusiastic that we will bring audiences something to remember.”
Producer Sameer Nair talks about bringing on board Hansal Mehta, Pratik Gandhi and Siddhartha Basu and in addition offers his perception on the complete sequence that can showcase the lifetime of Mahatma Gandhi and his position within the freedom wrestle.
“The making of Gandhi will be an emotional experience, and when a series of this magnitude and importance is made, it needs people who truly believe in its import. With Hansal’s directorial vision, Pratik’s delicately nuanced performance and Siddhartha Basu joining the creative process, we are excited to bring Gandhi’s, and India’s journey, to a global audience,” he mentioned.
He provides extra on the sequence, saying: “The story of Mahatma Gandhi is more than just the story of a great individual; it is also the story of the birth of a nation and many other dramatis personae, who along with Gandhi, gained freedom for India.”
Set within the interval of India’s wrestle for Independence, Applause will produce ‘Gandhi’. Siddhartha Basu can be a part of the venture because the historic guide, factual advisor and inventive guide.
