Anubhav Sinha Calls for More Stories on Freedom Fighters as He Talks About His Upcoming Film on Mahatma Gandhi

Producer Anubhav Sinha highlights the importance of telling stories of national icons as his ambitious upcoming drama with Sudhir Mishra and Manoj Bajpayee explores a lesser-known 21-day chapter of Mahatma Gandhi’s life.

Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra have joined hands for an ambitious theatrical film that dives into a lesser-known chapter of India’s independence history. Starring National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi alongside Saurabh Shukla, the project focuses on a pivotal 21-day period around India’s independence, when Gandhi stepped away from the center of power in Delhi to quietly rediscover and reinvent himself. Produced by Anubhav Sinha under Benaras Media Works alongside Narendra Hirawat and presented by NH Studioz, the film marks a significant cinematic collaboration between two master storytellers.

The project has already generated buzz across the industry, further bolstered by the addition of veteran actor Waheeda Rehman, who returns to the big screen after eight years. With a talented cast led by Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, and Waheeda Rehman, the drama promises an unmissable theatrical experience that explores the human side of history.

Talking about the vision behind bringing such important historical stories to the screen, producer Anubhav Sinha shared: “I believe there should be one or two films made on Gandhi every year for the next 100 years. It is our responsibility as filmmakers to keep bringing the stories of our freedom fighters to audiences. They played the most significant part in the making of the India we know today — the India we live in, celebrate and proudly chant about.” The film stands out as one of the most anticipated releases in recent times, bringing together two of Indian cinema’s finest creative minds to tell a story that feels both personal and universally relevant.

The film is directed by Sudhir Mishra and features Manoj Bajpayee and Saurabh Shukla in key roles. The film is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under A Benaras Mediaworks production and presented by NH Studioz.