In A First, OTT Series ‘Gandhi’ To Feature In TIFF
Director Hansal Mehta shares his happiness about the honour
Breaking new ground for Indian OTT series on the world stage, Applause Entertainment’s Gandhi, directed by Hansal Mehta, is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, under the Primetime Programme category — the first Indian series to be invited to the prestigious showcase for long-form storytelling.
Reflecting on the journey, Hansal Mehta said, “Gandhi has been the most creatively challenging and soul-stirring journey of my career. It’s not just a story from our past: it’s a meditation on the conscience, a portrait of a man in constant conflict with himself and his times.”
Hansal’s cinema is no stranger to international recognition. “TIFF has previously been home to some of my most precious pieces of work, and to have perhaps the most ambitious story of my career premiering there is doubly special, particularly in TIFF’s 50th year,” he added. “To share this journey at a festival that has embraced me over the years is both humbling and surreal. I hope it opens the door for more Indian series to find their place on the world stage.”