On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, actor Pratik Gandhi opened up about his long-standing association with portraying Mahatma Gandhi—a role he believes was destined for him. Known for bringing the Father of the Nation to life across various mediums, Pratik has portrayed Gandhi on stage for several years and will soon appear as him in the upcoming web series Gandhi.
Pratik Gandhi talks about portraying Mahatma Gandhi in stage plays, web series, and beyond
Adding a poetic twist to the connection, the actor also took the stage once again on Gandhi Jayanti itself, performing a live play where he stepped into the iconic role yet again. “Me playing Gandhi was written the day I was born into a Gandhi family. When I was given the Gandhi surname, I was destined to do it,” Pratik remarked. He shared that portraying Mahatma Gandhi’s journey has been an incredible privilege and a deeply personal experience. “Gandhi is more relevant today than ever before. We need thousands of Gandhis in this world right now, considering everything we see around us,” he said, reflecting on the state of the world. He also pointed out the rare coincidence of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra falling on the same day this year. “There are so many Raavans we need to burn within ourselves—and the Gandhian approach is perhaps the most powerful way to do that.”
When asked about the qualities he has absorbed from Mahatma Gandhi’s life, Pratik pointed to simplicity and self-belief. “Achieving simplicity in today’s complex and hyper-digital world is a real virtue,” he said. “Gandhi ji believed that true strength doesn’t come from physical power, but from an indomitable will. After playing the character for so long, I’ve begun to truly understand what that means.”
Looking back at his journey with the role, Pratik admitted he never imagined it would become such a defining part of his career. “When I first played Mohan on stage, I never thought I’d get to bring the same character to the screen, especially in a longer format. It’s beyond what I ever dreamed. The experience has been important, emotional, and incredibly enriching.”
With his upcoming Gandhi web series and continued performances on stage, Pratik Gandhi continues to keep the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi alive for new generations—making the role not just a performance, but a calling.
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