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Nine Films and Shows to Watch on Gandhi Jayanti 2026
This list suggests nine films and shows for Gandhi Jayanti 2026.
They tell stories about Mahatma Gandhi’s life, beliefs and influence.
Gandhi follows his journey from South Africa to India’s freedom movement.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai explains his ideas using comedy and a modern story.
The Making of the Mahatma focuses on Gandhi’s early years in South Africa.
Freedom at Midnight shows the period around Partition, Independence and Gandhi’s assassination.
Gandhi, My Father looks at his difficult relationship with his eldest son, Harilal.
Other titles explore communal violence, Gandhi’s legacy and his transformation from Mohandas to Mahatma.
The selection includes nine films and documentary series about Mahatma Gandhi’s life, ideas and legacy.
Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi stars Ben Kingsley and won eight Academy Awards.
Lage Raho Munna Bhai presents truth, non-violence and compassion through comedy, popularising “Gandhigiri.”
Several titles examine Gandhi’s relationships, formative years, political journey and connection to Partition-era violence.
The films and shows are available across platforms including JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV and YouTube.
- Who
- The films and series focus primarily on Mahatma Gandhi, with portrayals by actors including Ben Kingsley, Rajit Kapur, Darshan Jariwala, Naseeruddin Shah and Chirag Vohra.
- What
- A recommended list of nine films and documentary series about Gandhi’s life, philosophy, political journey, relationships and legacy.
- Where
- The titles are available on JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, MX Player, YouTube, BBC archives and Sansad TV.
- When
- The recommendations are for Gandhi Jayanti 2026; the titles were released between 1982 and 2024–2026.
- Why
- They offer different perspectives on Gandhi, including his formative years, freedom activism, personal relationships, philosophy, Partition and lasting influence.
Key facts
- Number of titles
- Nine films and shows
- Occasion
- Gandhi Jayanti 2026
- Earliest title
- Gandhi (1982)
- Latest listed title
- Freedom at Midnight (2024–2026)
- Award highlight
- Gandhi won eight Academy Awards
- Featured themes
- Freedom struggle, non-violence, Partition, relationships and Gandhi’s legacy
- Availability
- JioHotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, MX Player, YouTube, BBC archives and Sansad TV
Sources
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