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
Updated On: 2025-10-02 04:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Oshin Fernandes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
