‘Gandhi My Father’ is a powerful study of the nature of the patriarchal relationship between one of the world’s most loved figures - Mahatma Gandhi - and his eldest son Harilal.
The film delves into a territory that has never before been visited, and will spark debate by bringing to light an unknown facet of the personal history of a man who transformed the soul of a nation, but who could not save the soul of his own son.
The movie is based on Feroz Khan’s thought-provoking play, ‘Mahatma v/s Gandhi’. He has combined his unparalleled talents as a writer and director with the production skills of fellow industry stalwart Anil Kapoor, to create the movie which had already run into quite a few controversies.
Although inspired by the philosophies and teachings of one of the greatest men of the modern world, the groundbreaking ‘Gandhi My Father’ is far from a biopic account or portrayal of Gandhi’s struggle for India’s independence.
Delving deep into the personal tragedy that Gandhi kept secret from the world, the movie focuses on the doomed relationship between a father respected by an entire nation, but rebuked by a son who was disowned, and whose bitter end was the result of years of abject alcoholism.
Coming from a family that has been involved in the art of filmmaking for the past 50 years, actor Anil Kapoor has entered the realm of production with ‘Gandhi My Father’, and brings thorough knowledge and wide experience to the craft.
Cast: Darshan Jariwala, Akshaye Khanna, Bhumika Chawla, Shefali Shah, Daniel Janks
Music: Piyush Kanojia
Producer: Anil Kapoor
Director and writer: Feroz Khan
0 comments:
Post a Comment