

National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin
Synopsis
Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse's life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Father and the Assassin | Now streaming on National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hiran Abeysekera
Nathuram Godse
Azan Ahmed
Daulat/British Policeman
Ravi Aujla
Baba
Paul Bazely
Mohandas Gandhi
Ayesha Dharker
Aai
Marc Elliott
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Ravin J. Ganatra
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Raj Ghatak
Kishore
Nadeem Islam
Mithun/Ensemble
Tony Jayawardena
Vinayak Savarkar
Aysha Kala
Vimala
Nicholas Khan
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Hari Mackinnon
Madhav
Sid Sagar
Narayan Apte
Akshay Shah
Kishen
Sasha Ghoshal
Ensemble
Halema Hussain
Ensemble
Raj Khera
Ensemble
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Indhu Rubasingham
- Screenplay & Story
- Anupama Chandrasekhar
- Original Score
- Siddhartha Khosla
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Indhu Rubasingham
Anupama Chandrasekhar
Siddhartha Khosla
Department Leadership Roster
Anupama Chandrasekhar
Writer
Indhu Rubasingham
Director
Siddhartha Khosla
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin about?
Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse's life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin was directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin includes Hiran Abeysekera, Azan Ahmed, Ravi Aujla, Paul Bazely, Ayesha Dharker.
When was National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin was composed by Siddhartha Khosla.
