After an impressive performance in Scam 1992 last year, Pratik Gandhi is all set to reunite with director Hansal Mehta. Hansal Mehta will be helming Pratik Gandhi’s much ambitious project- Gandhi.
A few months back, it was reported that Pratik Gandhi is all set to feature in rich layered, multi-season, monumental biopic on the life of ‘Gandhi’ based on the writings of renowned historian and author, Ramachandra Guha.
The actor will be seen he’s saying the role of Mahatma Gandhi to recreate the journey of India’s greatest modern icon and the father figure of the Indian freedom movement.
Hansal Mehta talks about directing the web series and says: “When you speak of a historic and iconic figure like Mahatma Gandhi, there is already a great deal of responsibility on you as a filmmaker. Our vision with the series is to make it as true-to-life as possible and supported by Ramachandra Guha’s work, we are confident and enthusiastic that we will bring audiences something to remember.”
Producer Sameer Nair talks about bringing on board Hansal Mehta, Pratik Gandhi and Siddhartha Basu and also gives his insight on the entire series that will showcase the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his role in the freedom struggle.
“The making of Gandhi will be an emotional experience, and when a series of this magnitude and importance is made, it needs people who truly believe in its import. With Hansal’s directorial vision, Pratik’s delicately nuanced performance and Siddhartha Basu joining the creative process, we are excited to bring Gandhi’s, and India’s journey, to a global audience,” he said.
On the work front, Pratik Gandhi’s lined up projects include Ananth Narayan Mahadevan’s Phule alongside Patralekhaa, Atithi Bhooto Bhava, Dedh Bigha Zameen and an untitled film featuring Vidya Balan.
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