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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 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.

Cast
Rajit Kapoor as barrister Mohandas Karamchand GandhiPallavi Joshi as Kasturba GandhiPaul Slabolepszy as Jan SmutsSean Cameron Michael as Warder • Charles Pillai as Thambi Naidoo • Keith Stevenson as Rustomjee (also in Akayla) • Lieb Bester as Boer coach leader • Peter J. Elliott as Jail superintendent, Pretoria ==Awards==
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