Manoj Bajpayee to play Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming film

Manoj Bajpayee to play Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film Produced by Anubhav Sinha and helmed by Sudhir Mishra, the film uncovers a lesser-known 21-day chapter of India's independence history.

Key points

• Manoj Bajpayee will be seen playing the role of Mohandas Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's upcoming directorial, it was confirmed on Thursday (August 20, 2026).
• Sudhir is known for making Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi, Dharavi, Ye Woh Manzil To Nahin and the 2023 crime-thriller Afwaah.
• As per the makers, the film is backed by Anubhav Sinha and uncovers a lesser-known 21-day chapter of India's independence history.
• It was published in theatres on June 12 earlier this year.
• At a time when the nation was stepping into freedom, and Delhi was becoming the center of power, Gandhi created an unexpected choice: he chose to walk away.

As per the makers, the film is backed by Anubhav Sinha and uncovers a lesser-known 21-day chapter of India's independence history. It additionally stars Saurabh Shukla in a pivotal role.

Speaking regarding the film, Sudhir stated in an official note, "This new film focuses on an significant yet lesser-known chapter of history-the 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence. At a time when the nation was stepping into freedom, and Delhi was becoming the center of power, Gandhi created an unexpected choice: he chose to walk away. But by walking away, he did not retreat. He reinvented himself. While history books record the surface events of that era, this story explores what lay beneath that famous choice and will depict the personal journey of a leader redefining his path."

Sudhir is known for making Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi, Dharavi, Ye Woh Manzil To Nahin and the 2023 crime-thriller Afwaah. It was additionally backed by Anubhav. More details regarding the film are awaited.

Meanwhile, Manoj was last seen in Governer. It was published in theatres on June 12 earlier this year.

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