Question

Who directed the Oscar winning film “Gandhi”?

• A. Ben Kingsley
• B. Richard Attenborough
• C. David Lean
• D. Ritwik Ghatak
• E. Frank Darabont

Hint:

Remember: Ben Kingsley acted as Gandhi, but the director of the film was Richard Attenborough. This is a frequently asked question in GK and film-related exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: About the film “Gandhi”
The film “Gandhi” was released in 1982. It is a biographical film based on the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the leader of India’s non-violent freedom movement against British rule.

Step 2: Director of the film
The film was directed by

Richard Attenborough, a British actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He worked on bringing this project to life for nearly two decades before its completion.

Step 3: Cast and achievements
- The lead role of Mahatma Gandhi was played by

Ben Kingsley, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
- The movie itself won

8 Academy Awards in 1983, including Best Picture and Best Director for Richard Attenborough.

Step 4: Elimination of incorrect options
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(A) Ben Kingsley → Played Gandhi but did not direct.
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(C) David Lean → Directed films like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago.”
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(D) Ritwik Ghatak → Indian filmmaker, not associated with “Gandhi.”
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(E) Frank Darabont → Directed “The Shawshank Redemption,” not “Gandhi.” \[ \boxed{\text{Richard Attenborough directed the Oscar winning film “Gandhi”}} \]