Gandhi Jayanti 2025 is on October 2, and the topic of Mahatma Gandhi is yet again into the spotlight. Gandhi Jayanti 2025 officially marks the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, i.e. Mahatma Gandhi Birthday.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. This day is celebrated to honor his contribution to India's freedom struggle and his principles of truth, nonviolence, and simplicity. From schools to offices, people across India pay tribute to him by giving speeches, creating posters, organizing cleanliness drives and organizing cultural programs highlighting his values.
In today's era, the name of Mahatma Gandhi still sparks debate. Nevertheless, there is no denial that Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation.
Therefore, if you are looking to remember MK Gandhi on his birthday by binge watching movies and web series on him then you have landed on the right page.
Continue reading below to know all about Mahatma Gandhi Web Series and Mahatma Gandhi Movies
Streaming on SonyLiv, Freedom at Midnight is among the most talked about web series that showcased the political tensions before India's independence.
Directed by Nikhil Advani, this series features Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vohra as Mahatma Gandhi, Rajendra Chawla as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Luke McGibney as Lord Louis Mountbatten, Cordelia Bugeja as Edwina Mountbatten, Malishka Mendonsa as Sarojini Naidu, Arif Zakaria as Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Ahalya Shetty as Indira Gandhi.
One of the key revelations that the series has made is MK Gandhi went to Congress leaders Jawahar Lal Nehru and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel with the proposal to make Muhammad Ali Jinnah first Prime Minister of India.
Created by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, The Bengal Files is currently not available on OTT. However, The Bengal Files was released in theaters on September 5, 2025. However, the movie tanked at the box office.
In the movie, Bollywood veteran actor Anupam Kher plays the character of MK Gandhi. One of the scenes that has caught everyone's attention regarding Mahatma Gandhi when Gopal Patha goes to confront Mahatma Gandhi over the Hindu genocide.
In the scene that has gone viral on social media, Gopal Patha’s character asks Gandhi if he expects them to give up their weapons, and what would happen if the women of the country were attacked or harassed. In response, Gandhi can be heard saying that Hindu women should not be afraid, and if anyone lays a finger on them, they should commit suicide. In the clip, he even suggests a method to do so. After hearing this, Gopal Patha is seen saying that he will not give up the weapon.
If you want to watch a light hearted movie inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi then Lage Raho Munna Bhai can be your perfect watch on Gandhi Jayanti 2025.
Released in theaters in 2006, Lage Raho Munna Bhai is among the cult classic movies of Bollywood. When it was first released, the word 'Gandhigiri' became one of the most talking point.
Actor Dilip Prabhawalkar played the character of Gandhi who tries to bring Munna played by Sanjay Dutt on the Gandhian principles. It can watched online on Prime Video.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh is although revolves entirely on Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, it has showcased Mahatma Gandhi as well. The movie has showcased how Mahatma Gandhi did not support Bhagat Singh. Surendra Rajan plays Mahatma Gandhi in the 2002 film The Legend of Bhagat Singh. It can be watched on Netflix.
Available for streaming on Zee5. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar was among the most talked about movies when it was released. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar showcase Savarkar and Mahatma Gandhi not on the same page over caste system.
Savakar believed that intercaste marriages can end the evil of caste system, on the other hand, Mahatma Gandhi did not share the same thought. One of the scenes in the movie also showcased it.
In the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, the role of Mahatma Gandhi is played by actor Rajesh Khera.