New film on Gandhi murder hopes to reach India via global audiences

A new film, which quesA new film, which ques tions the narrative  around Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination at the hands of Nathuram Godse, hit UK screens on Wednesday, marking the 71st death anniversary of the leader of the Indian independence movement. The Gandhi Murder, described as a period film based on true events surrounding the killing of the Father of the Nation, will not be released in India at present due to alleged death threats faced by its co-producers. “It is very sad that some extreme elements, without knowing the content of works of art, decide to attack it. This film does not demonise anyone, it is an attempt to analyse the historical facts,” said Pankaj Sehgal, the film’s writer and co-director. “Gandhi belongs to the whole world and is being simultaneously released in many countries including the UK, US, Middle East, Canada, Russia, France and even Pakistan. Ultimately, the film will reach Indian audiences as well,” he said. Co-directed by Golden Globe nominated Algerian-Dutch director Karim Traidia and produced as the maiden venture of Dubai-based Nugen Media, the film explores the wider conspiracy around Gandhi’s assassination by Hindu right-wing activist Godse. It claims that the police and many Indian politicians were aware of the threat to Gandhi’s life, and even knew of the key planners. (PTI)