Apart from the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, many artists have also played the roles of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the silver screen. Both their characters have been seen in many films. But today the story is about the character of another former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the film screen. This character was played by today’s famous actor Anupam Kher. Although Anupam Kher has played the role of many political great men very successfully in the later years, but years ago he had also played the role of Rajiv Gandhi very successfully. It is possible that today many people might have forgotten that film.
It is noteworthy that the characters of Mahatma Gandhi and Indira Gandhi have gained immense popularity at the box office, both in Indian politics and on the cinema screen. Many actors have become famous by playing these characters. But Rajiv Gandhi The characters did not prove to be very popular experiments in comparison to these. Who is credited with starting the computer age in India. Despite this, some filmmakers wanted to bring the life of Rajiv Gandhi on screen. Be it films like Madras Cafe, Emergency or Ijaazat or The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination web series, they are in everyone’s mind.
When did Anupam Kher become Rajiv Gandhi?
Anupam Kher He is an actor of our times who has played a variety of roles brilliantly on the film screen. His film journey is very inspiring for new artists. From elderly father to comedy roles, Anupam Kher has spread his unique charm in every role. Let us tell you that Anupam Kher has also played the roles of Mahatma Gandhi, Jai Prakash Narayan, Dr. Manmohan Singh very well in recent years. But you will be surprised to know that Anupam Kher once played the role of Rajiv Gandhi.
It is never discussed. But which film was that, in which Anupam Kher played the role of Rajiv Gandhi? Now let us tell you about it in detail. What was that story after all? Let us tell you that that film was made in Tamil language. The title of that film was – Kuttrapathirikai, it means charge sheet.
The film was stuck in censor for 15 years
This Tamil language film was released in theaters in the year 2007. That film was also successful at the box office. The director of the film was RK Selvamani. Other main actors were- Ramki, Rahman, Ramya Krishnan and Roja etc. Musician was- Ilaiah Raja. The story was based on the events of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the Sri Lankan civil war.
Actually this film started being made in 1991 itself. It was also completed by 1992. But this film remained stuck in the Censor Board for about fifteen years. The board had objections to many references and scenes in this film. Finally, after a long time, in March 2007, the film was certified for release with several cuts.
What was the story of that film?
Actually, that film was focused on those who conspired to assassinate Rajiv Gandhi. In the film, the preparations for carrying out the incident and his subsequent arrest and punishment were shown, but in some scenes in the middle of the film, Anupam Kher is seen in the role of Rajiv Gandhi. First he is seen coming down the stairs and then talking to journalists. Where many types of political questions arise. He also gives political answers to it. To know these political questions and answers, watch the film which is available on YouTube.
After this they garland the statue of former PM Indira Gandhi. As soon as we reach a venue, a woman pushes the security personnel and enters inside to garland Rajiv Gandhi. While garlanding Rajiv Gandhi, she blows herself up with a bomb. Rajiv Gandhi dies there in a suicide blast. After this incident, many political developments are shown in the film.
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Characters of other political figures of Anupam Kher
Let us tell you that Anupam Kher has looked very attractive in the role of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in this film. There is strength in dialogue delivery. Rajiv Gandhi’s look looks very close to reality. In fact, this was Anupam Kher’s initial experience of playing the role of a political personality. Still he played that role well. The role of Rajiv Gandhi was very natural for Anubhav Kher, who played the role of a retired man in a film like Saransh.
Perhaps this is the reason why in the later era, when Anupam Kher became Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, Jai Prakash Narayan in Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, Kangana herself played the role of Indira Gandhi in this film and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in The Accidental Prime Minister, their transformation is worth seeing. Anupam looked fit and perfect in every role.
Rajiv Gandhi was offered a film in real terms
Along with this, let us tell you another interesting fact related to Rajiv Gandhi’s films. Very few people would remember that Rajiv Gandhi was also offered to act in the film. There is talk that famous comedian Mehmood had offered him to become an actor in one of his films. That film was- Bombay to Goa. This film was made by Mehmood in 1972. But Rajiv Gandhi refused saying that he had no interest in acting in films.
It is said in the gossip that Rajiv Gandhi suggested to Mehmood that his friend Amitabh Bachchan wanted to pursue his career in films. Have that talk with him. After this, Amitabh Bachchan was given the role of hero in Mehmood and Bombay to Goa. In that film, Shatrughan Sinha was also in the lead role along with Amitabh Bachchan. The actress was- Aruna Irani. Mehmood already knew Amitabh Bachchan. Therefore, he did not delay in casting Amitabh for the lead role in Bombay to Goa.
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