Pratik Gandhi and Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi' by Applause Entertainment receives a standing ovation at TIFF world premiere

A powerful and emotional moment unfolded at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as the first two episodes of GANDHI, produced by Applause Entertainment and directed by Hansal Mehta received a standing ovation from a packed international audience.

The series, which marks the first-ever Indian series to be presented at TIFF, brings to life 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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The applause at the premiere wasn’t just for the storytelling, it was a proud moment for the entire team, and for Indian storytelling on the world stage. It signaled the arrival of a narrative that is both deeply rooted in India’s history and universally resonant.

Adding soul to the series is a stirring original score by A.R. Rahman, whose music elevates the emotional and historical weight of Gandhi’s journey.

GANDHI is now ready for the world and audiences everywhere cannot wait to witness the intimate, untold chapters of Mohan’s life, and how he rose to become the Mahatma.

It was a historic evening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as Applause Entertainment’s epic series Gandhi, directed by Hansal Mehta, premiered to an International audience. Marking a first for India, Gandhi became the first-ever Indian series to be showcased at TIFF, making the red carpet truly special.

The premiere was attended by the team behind this epic project - Sameer Nair (Managing Director, Applause Entertainment),  Hansal Mehta (Director), Pratik Gandhi, A.R. Rahman, Tom Felton, Kabir Bedi, and Bhamini Oza, who walked the TIFF red carpet in a moment of immense pride for Indian storytelling on the global stage.

Two episodes of  \_Gandhi\_ were showcased at the festival, giving audiences a first glimpse into the young man behind the icon. Unlike conventional portrayals, the series delves into Gandhi’s early years, full of contradictions, failures, awakenings, and self-discovery making his story both timeless and deeply relatable to today’s generation.