Varun kapoor biography of mahatma gandhi

The write view: A new illustrated biography looks to humanise Mahatma Gandhi, not deify him

Pramod Kapoor of Roli Books (left) and the book cover.

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The details of Mahatma Gandhi&#;s role in India&#;s freedom struggle have been widely chronicled. It is also well-known that his personal life has always been much debated. However, few are aware that the Mahatma was ambidextrous, or that he had a fondness for cricket, a sport that he also ably played in his youth.

However, a new book, titled &#;Gandhi – An Illustrated Biography&#;, aims to acquaint the people of this country with such little-known facts about the Father of the Nation.

Authored by Pramod Kapoor, the founder of the publishing house Roli Books, &#;Gandhi – An Illustrated Biography&#; (Roli Books, Rs 1,) was launched in Mumbai on February 22 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts over a discussion on the subject between film-maker Shyam Benegal, Anil Dharkar and Kapoor hi Varun Dhawan pays respect to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth ...

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