Synopsis
With Gandhi My Father, producer Anil Kapoor and director Feroz Abbas Khan have shed light onto Gandhi the person, rather than Gandhi the icon. Using Gandhi’s political career as a canvas, the film paints a picture of his intricate, complex, and strained relationship with his son Harilal Gandhi.
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Cast
- Darshan JariwalaMahatma Gandhi
- Akshaye KhannaHarilal Gandhi
- Bhumika ChawlaGulab Gandhi
- Shefali ShahKasturba Gandhi
- Vinay JainKanti Gandhi
Recommendations
- 60
L.A. Weekly
Gandhi, My Father radiates sincerity. It’s a beautifully shot and staged period reconstruction, and is at times impressively acted, at least in the secondary roles. What it lacks is fresh insight. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Exposes director Khan's stage roots -- he has no feel for the close-up, although his use of the frame itself, and negative space, is occasionally thrilling. - 60
Variety
Classy production values and a textured lead performance by Darshan Jariwala are undercut by a lack of real drama in Gandhi My Father. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
Khan's work, despite great performances, may not ride the popularity charts, and the film may have to content itself with attracting limited arthouse audiences.