Gandhi (1982) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Richard Attenborough · Starring Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Where was Gandhi filmed?
- Delhi, India, Delhi – Gandhi's cremation and the film's opening/closing sequences. The actual memorial site where Gandhi was cremated, providing authentic historical backdrop for the film's emotional frame
- Delhi, India, Delhi – Gandhi's residence and where he was assassinated. The actual location of Gandhi's assassination, crucial to depicting the final tragic moments of his life
- Delhi, India, Delhi – Various scenes depicting British colonial government and Indian independence movement. The iconic Mughal fortress symbolizing British colonial power and serves as a setting for pivotal political sequences
- New Delhi, India, New Delhi – Street scenes and public gatherings during the independence movement. The colonial-era commercial center used to depict Delhi's urban landscape during the struggle for independence
- Pune, India, Pune – Scenes depicting Gandhi's imprisonment and confinement. The palace where Gandhi was imprisoned by British authorities, used for authentic depiction of his captivity
- South Africa – Early scenes depicting Gandhi's years in South Africa fighting apartheid. South Africa was used to film Gandhi's formative years and his first experiences with racial discrimination and civil rights activism