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The Making of the Mahatma (1996): Cast

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The Making of the Mahatma is a 1996 drama directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Rajit Kapoor as Mahondas Karamchand Gandhi and Pallavi Joshi. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.

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The Making of the Mahatma (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 24m (144 min)
Director
Shyam Benegal
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of the Mahatma About?

The premise of The Making of the Mahatma without spoilers.

The struggles of Mohandas Gandhi in South Africa.

The Making of the Mahatma Themes & Keywords

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  • train
  • reference to mahatma gandhi
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Making of the Mahatma Cast & Characters

Rajit Kapoor leads the cast as Mahondas Karamchand Gandhi, with Pallavi Joshi as Kasturba Gandhi. Directed by Shyam Benegal.

From the director

More from Shyam Benegal

More films directed by Shyam Benegal: Mujib: The Making of a Nation, Well Done Abba, Welcome to Sajjanpur and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero.

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The Making of the Mahatma FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Making of the Mahatma, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Making of the Mahatma?

The Making of the Mahatma runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

When was The Making of the Mahatma released?

The Making of the Mahatma was released on April 26, 1996.

Who directed The Making of the Mahatma?

The Making of the Mahatma was directed by Shyam Benegal.

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Who is in the cast of The Making of the Mahatma?

The Making of the Mahatma stars Rajit Kapoor as Mahondas Karamchand Gandhi and Pallavi Joshi as Kasturba Gandhi.

Does The Making of the Mahatma have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of the Mahatma has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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