The Making of the Mahatma is a 1996 biographical film directed by Shyam Benegal,[1] about the early life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (also known as Mahatma Gandhi) during his 21 years in South Africa. The film is based upon the book The Apprenticeship of a Mahatma by Fatima Meer. It was an international co-production between India and South Africa.[2][3]
The Making of the Mahatma | |
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Directed by | Shyam Benegal |
Written by | Fatima Meer |
Starring | Rajit Kapur Pallavi Joshi |
Cinematography | Ashok Mehta |
Music by | Vanraj Bhatia |
Release date | 1996 |
Running time | 144 minutes |
Countries | India South Africa |
Language | English |