“This nation will remain the land of the free, so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
With its proposition of ‘Woh Zamaana Kare Deewana’, Zee Classic is India’s only Hindi movie channel that endeavors to recreate the magic of iconic classics and new age cinema by showcasing not just the films that shaped Indian cinema but also acquaint viewers with the creative talent who were a part of that timeless era. In order to mark the occasion of India’s 70th year of independence, Zee Classic premieres ‘Gandhi (1982)’ based on the life of the legend himself, this Saturday, on 13th August at 8 PM in ‘India’s Finest Films’ and on Monday, 15th August at 9:30 AM.
Whether it was 1982 or 2016, the story of the man who brought India independence needs to be told and needs to be heard! To give people an opportunity to experience the Oscar winning ‘Gandhi’ on big screen, Zee Classic and 1018mb hosted an exclusive screening of the movie on 11th August in Mumbai. Saumya Tandon, popular television actress along with contestants from ‘The Voice’ graced the unforgettable occasion. They received a standing ovation on their mesmerizing singing performance of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the ‘National Anthem of India – Jana Gana Mana’. Underprivileged kids from various NGOs, viewers of Zee Classic, and enthusiasts of parallel cinema were specially invited to enjoy the movie.
Gandhi (1982) was produced and directed by Richard Attenborough and written by John Briley. Starring Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Roshan Seth and Martin Sheen, it is one of the most iconic films of all times. The story is that of the Indian lawyer who returned from racially segregated South Africa to drive the British out of his home country through successive acts of non-violent protest. The portrayal of how simplicity and the power collectivism can throw over a whole British empire bringing them to their knees.
Gandhi is one of the highest Oscar winning film of all time – claiming eight awards from 11 nominations, including Best Film. It has to its credit 5 Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards and countless others. ‘India’s Finest Films’ will showcase classic films like ‘Mammo’, ‘Sooraj Ka Saatvan Ghoda’ along with contemporary films like ‘The Good Road’, ‘Qissa’ amongst many other such gems from the NFDC library every Saturday, at 10 PM.
Catch the Oscar winning ‘Gandhi’ on 13th August at 8 PM and on 15th August at 9:30 AM only on Zee Classic