National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin (2024)
Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse’s life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.
Director: Indhu Rubasingham
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: March 1, 2024
Cast
- Hiran Abeysekera - Nathuram Godse
- Azan Ahmed - Daulat/British Policeman
- Ravi Aujla - Baba
- Paul Bazely - Mohandas Gandhi
- Ayesha Dharker - Aai
- Marc Elliott - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- Ravin J. Ganatra - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Raj Ghatak - Kishore
- Nadeem Islam - Mithun/Ensemble
- Tony Jayawardena - Vinayak Savarkar
Screenplay
Music: Siddhartha Khosla
Production: National Theatre
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin about?
- Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse’s life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
- National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin was directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
- National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin stars Hiran Abeysekera, Azan Ahmed, Ravi Aujla, Paul Bazely, Ayesha Dharker, Marc Elliott.
- How long is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
- National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
- National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin is a Drama, History film.