The Hindu to release documentary Gandhi for GenZ today
The Hindu is releasing a 30-minute documentary titled 'Gandhi for GenZ' to mark Gandhi Jayanthi. The film explores the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings to the struggles faced by today's youth through interviews and archival footage.
Why it matters
It reflects an effort to bridge historical figures with contemporary youth culture and social discourse.
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi on Friday (October 2, 2026), The Hindu is releasing a documentary Gandhi for GenZ: The Mahatma is suddenly cool again that highlights the relevance of the Father of the Nation to the struggles of the youth of India today.
With interviews of Gandhi historians and GenZ activists and archival footage, the 30-minute documentary is both a tribute to and an assessment of the Mahatma.
It will be published on The Hindu ’s website and on YouTube.
Published - October 02, 2026 03:11 am IST
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