Mahatma Gandhi, born on October 2, , in Porbandar, Gujarat, was a prominent leader of India’s freedom struggle and a pioneer of non-violent resistance. His philosophy of truth and non-violence not only liberated India from colonial rule but also inspired global movements for justice and equality. This article aims to study in detail the life, ideology, and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to India’s freedom struggle and his enduring legacy.
About Mahatma Gandhi
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on October 2, , in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, remains a towering figure in Indian and world history.
- Revered as the Father of the Nation in India, Gandhi’s philosophy and methods of non-violence and truth played a pivotal role in shaping India’s freedom struggle and inspired global movements for civil rights and social change.
Early Life and Education of Mahatma Gandhi
- Gandhi was born into a modest family and showed an early inclination towards moral and ethical values.
- After completing his basic education in India, he traveled to London to study law.
- Upon returning, he initially struggled to establish a legal career but soon found his true calling as a social reforme
M A H A T M A
LIFE OF GANDHIScript, commentary and direction by
Vithalbhai Jhaveri
Produced by
The Gandhi National Memorial Fundin cooperation with the
Films Division of the Government of India
in
33 reels (14 chapters), 5hrs 9min, black/white, English"This is a film which seeks to tell the life-story of Gandhi the Man and his incessant search for Truth.
In this world so full of hatred and violence, this man of peace and goodwill fought all evil and injustice with Soul-Force. He stands out as a challenge giving the message of truth and non-violence, of love supreme and unbounded. He is the Mahatma - the Great Soul - the name given to him by the people of India.
Gandhi has left an indelible mark on human history. His thought is ever relevant for all those who aspire for a better and fuller life.
The Gandhi National Memorial Trust has made a humble attempt to perpetuate Gandhi's memory by presenting the first complete biographical documentary film of his life which, in a large measure, reflects the history of India's struggle for freedom. Animation, live photography and old prints, have been blended to give an integrated image of his
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Gandhi - his life and legacy
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Mahatma Gandhi was surely one of the half dozen or so most important and influential figures of the twentieth century – a man whose legacy remains strong many decades after his death, and will be remembered for many years to come.
Gandhi as a young lawyer, inWhen the epic film of Gandhi's life first came out in , America’s Newsweek magazine commented: "There are very few movies that absolutely must be seen. Sir Richard Attenborough’s GANDHI is one of them." The magazine then went on to devote six full pages to the film and its background, unprecedented coverage for a film.
The film, which won no fewer than eight Oscars, traced the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who was one of the most amazing men of his age. Gandhi was assassinated in , at the age of 78 — and it is with this event that the film begins. We see the bald bespectacled white-robed old man that the world recognises as Gandhi, before suddenly getting taken back to the s, to South Africa, where a certain Mr. Mohandas K. Gandhi was working a
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