By Lubna Khan,News18,Sahas Mahapatra
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Hansal Mehta’s Gandhi became the first Indian series to premiere at the TIFF 50. The movie received an overwhelming response at the film festival, making it one of the unforgettable cinematic experiences for the director. Reflecting on the same, the director also compared its immense success with Shahid’s premiere in 2012.
On Instagram, Hansal Mehta dropped a series of glimpses captured during his stay at the TIFF 50. From receiving a standing ovation from a packed hall of audiences to walking the streets of Toronto with the entire Gandhi team, the filmmaker exuded pure happiness.
A Moment To Cherish Forever For Hansal Mehta As Gandhi Premiered At TIFF 50
Mehta was seen posing for a series of pictures with the cast and crew of Gandhi. It included Pratik Gandhi, the lead actor, portraying the extraordinary journey of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from a shy young man to the global icon of non-violence and change.
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Hansal Mehta Compares Gandhi’s Success With The 2012 Movie Shahid
Alongside the post, the director of the series wrote, “On my way back to Mumbai with the fondest memories from #TIFF50. This time it was not a film, but our show #Gandhi. And yet, watching it on the big screen with that audience, it felt like a complete cinematic experience. That felt so, so special.”
He continued, “The standing ovation, the overwhelming love, the warmth from the TIFF audience. These are moments to cherish forever.”
Mehta drew a parallel between Gandhi and his 2012 directorial Shahid, based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010. The movie premiered at TIFF, which featured Rajkummar Rao in the titular role. Reflecting on the same, the filmmaker penned, “It took me back to 2012 when Shahid premiered here and gave me a new lease of life.”
Hansal Mehta Expresses Gratitude For Gandhi’s Unforgettable Response In TIFF
He ended his note by mentioning, “To return with Gandhi and to feel the same embrace, only deeper, has been profoundly moving. TIFF has a way of reminding you why you do what you do. I carry that reminder home with a grateful heart. Thank you @tiff_net @sameern and exemplary team #Gandhi for these priceless moments of joy and celebration.”
Produced by Applause Entertainment, the television series, based on the books Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World by Ramachandra Guha, has not yet disclosed its release date.
