Why I Killed Gandhi

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Why I Killed Gandhi
Directed byAshok Tyagi
Written by Kalyaani Singh
Based on Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
Produced by Kalyaani Singh
Starring Amol Kolhe
Running time
45 minutes

Why I Killed Gandhi is a biographical drama movie about the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. [1] [2] [3] This is a short film which runs for 45 minutes. This movie shows the reason that Nathuram Godse provided for assassinating Gandhi during his trials in court. The role of Nathuram Godse has been played by Amol Kolhe. [4]

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References

  1. "Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Ban On Publication Of Film 'Why I Killed Gandhi'". NDTV. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  2. "SC refuses to stay release of Why I Killed Gandhi, asks petitioner to approach HC". Sanjay Sharma. India Today. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. "PIL in SC against 'Why I killed Gandhi' on OTT platform". The Tribune. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  4. "Cliched, monotonous, lazy — 'Why I Killed Gandhi' is not worth the hype". The Print. 2 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.