‘Gandhi, My Father’ Turns 19 – Anil Kapoor Calls Akshay Khanna a Top Actor

Anil Kapoor marked the 19th anniversary of the biopic “Gandhi, My Father” on August 3 with a heartfelt Instagram tribute. He posted the film’s poster, urging anyone who hasn’t seen the 2007 drama to do so, emphasizing his pride in the project.

In his caption, Kapoor lauded Akshay Khanna, labeling him as one of the “best actors” in Indian cinema. A follow‑up slide showed Kapoor and Khanna together, with the producer expressing joy at the wave of love the actor receives from fans and reiterating that Khanna delivered a “stellar” performance as Harilal Gandhi.

The movie, directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, delves into the emotional rift between Mahatma Gandhi and his eldest son, highlighting Harilal’s struggle against his father’s rigid ideals, his battle with alcoholism, and his yearning for personal identity. The ensemble also features Darshan Jariwala, Bhoomika Chawla and Shefali Shah.