Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Manoj Bajpayee to Portray Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra’s Upcoming Film
A new movie will tell a lesser-known story about Mahatma Gandhi.
Manoj Bajpayee will play Gandhi for the first time.
Sudhir Mishra will direct the film.
Anubhav Sinha will produce it through Benaras Media Works.
The story covers 21 days during India’s independence.
During this time, Delhi was becoming the center of power.
Gandhi chose to walk away from that situation.
The movie will explore what was behind his decision and how he changed his path.
Manoj Bajpayee will portray Mahatma Gandhi on screen for the first time.
The yet-to-be-titled film will be directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha.
The story explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter during India’s independence.
It examines Gandhi’s decision to walk away as Delhi became the center of power.
Saurabh Shukla joins the ensemble cast, and NH Studioz will present the film.
- Who
- Manoj Bajpayee will play Mahatma Gandhi; Sudhir Mishra will direct; Anubhav Sinha will produce; Saurabh Shukla is also in the cast.
- What
- A yet-to-be-titled film will explore a lesser-known 21-day chapter in Gandhi’s life during India’s independence.
- When
- The film is upcoming, and the articles do not provide a release date.
- Where
- The historical story includes Delhi, which was becoming the center of power.
- Why
- The filmmakers want to explore the personal journey and thinking behind Gandhi’s decision to walk away and redefine his path.
- Lead actor
- Manoj Bajpayee
- Role
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Producer
- Anubhav Sinha through Benaras Media Works
- Historical focus
- A lesser-known 21-day period during India’s independence
- Additional cast
- Saurabh Shukla
- Presenter
- NH Studioz
- Release status
- Upcoming; no release date has been announced
