Waheeda Rehman Cast as Mahatma Gandhi's Mother Putlibai in Manoj Bajpayee Starrer

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-20 17:32:00

Legendary Hindi cinema icon and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Waheeda Rehman is set to make a momentous return to the silver screen, officially joining the cast of director Sudhir Mishra's upcoming historical biopic centered on Mahatma Gandhi. In the much-anticipated drama, tentatively titled Gandhi and My Mother, Rehman will portray Putlibai, the mother of the Father of the Nation, whose spiritual values and ascetic resolve shaped Gandhi's core philosophy. The film features acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee stepping into the role of Mahatma Gandhi following an extensive physical and visual transformation, with the narrative focusing intensely on 21 pivotal, transformative days in Gandhi's extraordinary life journey.

Sudhir Mishra and Anubhav Sinha Team Up for High-Profile Historical Venture

The ambitious cinematic production brings together powerhouse industry figures, with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha—renowned for hard-hitting social dramas such as Mulk and Thappad—steering the venture as its primary producer. Director Sudhir Mishra expressed immense pride and nostalgia over bringing the veteran actress on board, recalling how foundational masterpieces like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, and Guide influenced his cinematic sensibilities since childhood. Noting that directing an artist of her stature is an unparalleled honor, Mishra highlighted that Rehman’s commanding screen presence will lend profound emotional gravity and authenticity to the mother-son dynamic at the heart of the project.

Celebrated Legacy and Anticipated 2027 Theatrical Rollout

Waheeda Rehman, who chooses her contemporary cinematic appearances with extreme selectivity, holds a storied place in Indian film history, having secured the National Film Award for Best Actress for Reshma Aur Shera alongside India's highest cinematic tribute, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, alongside classic milestones like Teesri Kasam and Khamoshi. While the production banner has kept specific scheduling details under wraps, industry insiders indicate that primary filming schedules are progressing rapidly to ready the historical spectacle for an official worldwide theatrical debut in 2027.

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