Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948
1968, English. Directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri.
A documentary biography of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life from 1869 to 1948 through archival photographs, live-action footage, animation, and historical prints. Narrated largely in Gandhi’s own words, the film follows his political journey and lifelong pursuit of truth and nonviolence. Directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri, it exists in multiple versions of varying lengths and languages.
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- 5h 30m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1968. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 (1968) was directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri and stars Mahatma Gandhi.