Lights, Camera, Gandhi: Hansal Mehta's Series to Premiere at TIFF

Hansal Mehta's series 'Gandhi', starring Pratik Gandhi, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. It marks the first Indian series in TIFF's Primetime programme. Based on Ramachandra Guha's books, the show also features Bhamini Oza and Tom Felton, with extended Q&A sessions planned.

In a groundbreaking announcement, filmmaker Hansal Mehta revealed that his new series, 'Gandhi', will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025. The series stars Pratik Gandhi as Mahatma Gandhi and marks a significant milestone as the first Indian series featured in TIFF's renowned Primetime programme.

Supported by Sameer Nair's Applause Entertainment, 'Gandhi' is an ambitious project based on esteemed historian Ramachandra Guha's books. The series aims to craft a deeply personal yet universally significant narrative, with this world premiere acting as a quiet revolution on the global stage.

Adding to its allure, the cast includes Bhamini Oza as Kasturba Gandhi and 'Harry Potter' actor Tom Felton as Josiah Oldfield. The 50th edition of TIFF, running from September 4 to 14, will include Q&A sessions with creators and cast, promising engaging discussions beyond the screens.

(With inputs from agencies.)