<p>Mumbai: Actor Bhamini Oza will portray Kasturba Gandhi in filmmaker Hansal Mehta's much-anticipated series <em>Gandhi</em>, the makers announced on Thursday.</p><p>Oza's actor-husband Pratik Gandhi is essaying the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the show, which is backed by Applause Entertainment. It is based on historian and author Ramachandra Guha’s two books — <em>Gandhi before India</em> and <em>Gandhi: The Years that Changed the World</em>.</p><p>The production banner shared the first look of Oza as Kasturba Gandhi on the birth anniversary of the civil rights leader who also took part in the Indian independence struggle.</p>.Bhaijaan's Eidi: Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' to release next Eid.<p>"I’ve known Bhamini as a terrific actor - she is formidable on stage. To showcase her playing the character of a lifetime is truly a privilege. Kasturba is special and to discover her through Bhamini’s performance is even more special," Mehta said in a statement.</p><p>Oza is best known for her appearances in Sanya Malhotra-starrer <em>Katha</em> and series <em>Ziddi Dil Maane Na</em>.</p><p>It will be first time that the actor will share the screen space with her husband Pratik Gandhi. The couple tied the knot in 2009 and share a daughter.</p><p>With her portrayal of the civil rights leader, Oza said her attempt will be to bring honesty to the character and a genuine connection to the story.</p><p>"Stepping into Kasturba Gandhi's shoes feels like a beautiful twist of fate in my acting journey. Working with Hansal Mehta and the Applause Entertainment team is a dream come true, especially alongside my husband Pratik. From our early theatre days, we've dreamed of sharing the screen together, and now it's finally happening," she added.</p><p><em>Gandhi</em> is an international production and will be shot at various Indian and foreign locations. Siddhartha Basu is attached as historical consultant, factual advisor and creative consultant on the project.</p>
<p>Mumbai: Actor Bhamini Oza will portray Kasturba Gandhi in filmmaker Hansal Mehta's much-anticipated series <em>Gandhi</em>, the makers announced on Thursday.</p><p>Oza's actor-husband Pratik Gandhi is essaying the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the show, which is backed by Applause Entertainment. It is based on historian and author Ramachandra Guha’s two books — <em>Gandhi before India</em> and <em>Gandhi: The Years that Changed the World</em>.</p><p>The production banner shared the first look of Oza as Kasturba Gandhi on the birth anniversary of the civil rights leader who also took part in the Indian independence struggle.</p>.Bhaijaan's Eidi: Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' to release next Eid.<p>"I’ve known Bhamini as a terrific actor - she is formidable on stage. To showcase her playing the character of a lifetime is truly a privilege. Kasturba is special and to discover her through Bhamini’s performance is even more special," Mehta said in a statement.</p><p>Oza is best known for her appearances in Sanya Malhotra-starrer <em>Katha</em> and series <em>Ziddi Dil Maane Na</em>.</p><p>It will be first time that the actor will share the screen space with her husband Pratik Gandhi. The couple tied the knot in 2009 and share a daughter.</p><p>With her portrayal of the civil rights leader, Oza said her attempt will be to bring honesty to the character and a genuine connection to the story.</p><p>"Stepping into Kasturba Gandhi's shoes feels like a beautiful twist of fate in my acting journey. Working with Hansal Mehta and the Applause Entertainment team is a dream come true, especially alongside my husband Pratik. From our early theatre days, we've dreamed of sharing the screen together, and now it's finally happening," she added.</p><p><em>Gandhi</em> is an international production and will be shot at various Indian and foreign locations. Siddhartha Basu is attached as historical consultant, factual advisor and creative consultant on the project.</p>