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The upcoming series "Gandhi” gave actor Pratik Gandhi a bond that he will always cherish—his friendship with “Harry Potter” star Tom Felton.

 

In a latest interview, Pratik revealed that Tom and he formed a strong friendship, both on and off screen, while working on "Gandhi", calling it as one of the most unforgettable experiences of his career.

 

"What struck me most is that, despite being a global star adored by generations, including my own daughter, he carries none of that on his sleeve. He’s easy going, collaborative, and has a childlike curiosity and joy in his eyes that light up both his personality and his performance.”

 

"That energy made it easy for me to approach him, and our friendship grew naturally from there. Working with him has not just been memorable, but truly joyous and an experience I will always cherish," Pratik said.

 

The camaraderie between Pratik and Tom was evident at the recent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) world premiere of their show where Tom posted photos from the event on his social media account and affectionately referred to Pratik as his "brother".

 

Felton, widely recognised for his villainous role as Draco Malfoy in the popular “Harry Potter” movie series, will be making his Bollywood debut with "Gandhi".

 

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Helmed by Hansal Mehta, the series features Pratik as Mahatma Gandhi, with Felton portraying his close confidant, Josiah Oldfield, during Gandhi's years in London. The series also marks a special collaboration for Pratik, as his wife, Bhamini Oza, essays the role of Kasturba Gandhi.

 

The historical drama is inspired by historian and author Ramachandra Guha's acclaimed books, "Gandhi Before India" and "Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World".

 

Reflecting on portraying Mahatma Gandhi on screen, the 45-year-old actor recalled his excitement upon being offered the role, calling it an opportunity he simply couldn't pass up.

 

In addition to "Gandhi", the actor's two other films, "Ghamasaan" and "Phule", were screened recently at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) and the Indian Film Festival of Alberta (IFFA) in Calgary, respectively.