Synopsis : Two mischievous boys look up to an elder who embodies Gandhi’s teachings. One of the boys decides to imitate Gandhi but still hangs on to his mischievous ways.
Festival History : Bangalore International Film Festival
Awards : Golden Lotus Award - Best Children’s Film, National Film Awards, 2023
Director :
Manish Saini
Producer :
Mahesh Danannavar
Screenplay :
Manish Saini
DOP :
Swathy Deepak
Editor :
Manish Saini
Cast :
Dhyani Jani, Darshan Jariwala, Druma Mehta, Krishil Rajpal, Pralay Rawal, Shah Reyaan
Manish Saini (b: Haryana) studied at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad and makes films in Gujarati language. He produced his debut feature, Dhh (2017) about three school children who believe that a magician can get them out of their troubles. It won the National Film Award for Best Gujarati film and played in Toronto IFF Kids. His second film, Gandhi & Co, was the Best Children’s Film at International Gujarati Film Festival (IGFF) 2022 and screened in Czech Republic.