Video Clips

A chronological journey through Gandhi's life in rare footage

Life of Mahatma Gandhi

Explore rare video clips organized by significant periods of Gandhiji's life

Early Life
1869 - 1891

Early Life

The formative years of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, from his birth in Porbandar to his departure for England.

Birth of Satyagraha
1893 - 1914

Birth of Satyagraha

Gandhi's years in South Africa where he developed the philosophy of Satyagraha - resistance through non-violence.

Emergence of Gandhi
1915 - 1921

Emergence of Gandhi

Return to India and emergence as a national leader in the freedom movement.

The Great Trial
1921 - 1928

The Great Trial

The period of trials, imprisonment, and growing influence on India's independence movement.

The Epic March
1928 - 1931

The Epic March

The iconic Salt March and civil disobedience movement that shook the British Empire.

New Challenges
1931

New Challenges

Facing new political challenges and negotiations with the British government.

England Tour
1931 - 1932

England Tour

Gandhi's visit to England for the Round Table Conference and his interactions with the British public.

God's Own People
1932 - 1934

God's Own People

The fight against untouchability and the Harijan movement.

Village Reconstruction
1934 - 1938

Village Reconstruction

Focus on rural India, village industries, and self-sufficiency through the constructive programme.

Quit India
1939 - 1944

Quit India

The historic Quit India Movement - "Do or Die" call that intensified the freedom struggle.

The End Begins...
1944 - 1946

The End Begins...

The twilight of British rule in India and the beginning of partition discussions.

Test of Non-violence
1946 - 1947

Test of Non-violence

The ultimate test of non-violence during communal riots and the partition of India.

India Liberated
1947 - 1948

India Liberated

India achieves independence, but Gandhi works tirelessly for communal harmony.

Martyrdom
January 30, 1948

Martyrdom

The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and the loss that shook the world.