Hansal Mehta’s Gandhi to Premiere at TIFF 2025, Becomes First Indian Series in Primetime Slate

Gandhi Breaks New Ground at TIFF

Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi, will have its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2025. The series marks a historic moment as the first Indian show ever selected for TIFF’s prestigious Primetime slate.

TIFF 2025 runs from September 4 to 14.

First Look Unveiled by Hansal Mehta’s

Mehta shared the first look on X, revealing Pratik Gandhi as Mahatma Gandhi, standing in front of a crowd of men dressed in white. In his post, Mehta called the moment “a quiet revolution” and wrote, “Gandhi steps onto the world stage… a story at once deeply personal and profoundly universal.” He described the series as an “audacious dream” brought to life through belief and perseverance.

AR Rahman Joins the Revolution

Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman is composing the music for the series. He also shared the TIFF announcement on X, calling it a proud moment. The show is produced by Applause Entertainment and based on Ramachandra Guha’s acclaimed biographies Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World. Bhamini Oza plays Kasturba Gandhi in the series.

The Scam 1992 Duo Reunites

Gandhi marks the second major collaboration between Hansal Mehta and Pratik Gandhi after the massive success of Scam 1992. That show turned Pratik into a breakout star and cemented Mehta’s place as one of India’s boldest storytellers. Now, with Gandhi, the duo aims for a global impact.

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A Big Moment for Indian Storytelling

As the first Indian series to be featured in TIFF’s Primetime lineup, Gandhi signals a new chapter for Indian content on the world stage. It blends history, politics, and personal drama with a global premiere to match its ambition.