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National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin

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.

Top Cast

  • Hiran Abeysekera

    Hiran Abeysekera

    Nathuram Godse

  • Azan Ahmed

    Azan Ahmed

    Daulat/British Policeman

  • Ravi Aujla

    Ravi Aujla

    Baba

  • Paul Bazely

    Paul Bazely

    Mohandas Gandhi

  • Ayesha Dharker

    Ayesha Dharker

    Aai

  • Marc Elliott

    Marc Elliott

    Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  • Ravin J. Ganatra

    Ravin J. Ganatra

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  • Raj Ghatak

    Raj Ghatak

    Kishore

  • Nadeem Islam

    Nadeem Islam

    Mithun/Ensemble

Overview

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.

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