The Making of the Mahatma

The Making of the Mahatma is a 1996 biographical film directed by Shyam Benegal, 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.

The Making of the Mahatma
Poster
Directed byShyam Benegal
Written byFatima Meer
StarringRajit Kapur
Pallavi Joshi
CinematographyAshok Mehta
Music byVanraj Bhatia
Release date
1996
Running time
144 minutes
CountriesIndia
South Africa
LanguageEnglish
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