In person
Film Festival
Completed
Gandhi Talks (गांधी टॉक्स)
August 9, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Free registration
About this event
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 9 August 2026 |
| Hall | BHIM Hall |
| Screening Time | 07:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Film Duration | 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes) |
| Interaction Session | 30 minutes |
| Director | Kishor Pandurang Belekar |
| Cast | Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth Jadhav |
| Year | 2023 (Festival Premiere) / 2026 (India Release) |
| Genre | Silent Drama |
| Language | Silent (Background score by A. R. Rahman) |
Synopsis
A rare silent film for the modern era, Gandhi Talks follows Mahadev, an unemployed graduate navigating poverty, corruption, and the search for dignity in Mumbai—without a single line of spoken dialogue.
About the Film
Driven entirely by visual storytelling and an evocative score by A. R. Rahman, Gandhi Talks explores contemporary struggles through silence, expression, and human emotion.
Themes
- Poverty and inequality
- Hope and resilience
- Urban life
- Human dignity
- Non-verbal storytelling
Awards & Recognition
- Premiered at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2023
- Released theatrically in January 2026
- Acclaimed for its experimental narrative and performances
