Mumbai: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come on board to direct the upcoming series, ‘Gandhi’, primarily based on Ramachandra Guha’s two books: ‘Gandhi earlier than India’ and ‘Gandhi-The Years that Changed the World’. Actor Pratik Gandhi shall be essaying the function of Mahatma Gandhi in the web series.
Hansal Mehta talks about directing the web series 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 provides his perception on all the series that may showcase the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his function in the liberty battle.
“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 series, 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 in the interval of India’s battle for Independence, Applause will produce ‘Gandhi’. Siddhartha Basu can also be a part of the undertaking because the historic marketing consultant, factual advisor and inventive marketing consultant.
