“The Mahatma: Voice of Truth”
🎭 Title: “The Mahatma: Voice of Truth”
Characters (10 Total):
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Narrator
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Young Gandhi (child)
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Karamchand Gandhi (Father)
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Putlibai (Mother)
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British Officer
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South African Official
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Gandhi (Adult)
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Indian Follower 1
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Indian Follower 2
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Jawaharlal Nehru
🎬 Scene 1: Childhood in Porbandar
Narrator:
“Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi grew up in a deeply religious family.”
Young Gandhi:
(Mimicking prayer)
“Truth is God. I will never lie, even if I’m afraid.”
Putlibai (Mother):
“Mohandas, always follow truth and ahimsa (non-violence). That is the highest path.”
Karamchand (Father):
“You may be small, my son, but your truthfulness will make you great.”
🎬 Scene 2: Injustice in South Africa
Narrator:
“Years later, Gandhi studied law in England, then went to South Africa, where he faced racism for the first time.”
Gandhi (Adult) (dressed in western suit)
“I have a valid ticket. Why are you throwing me out of the train?”
South African Official:
“You're a colored man. You don’t belong in first class. Out!”
(Gandhi is pushed. He sits on the platform in silence.)
Gandhi:
“This injustice… I must fight it, but not with violence. I will use truth and civil disobedience.”
🎬 Scene 3: Return to India and Satyagraha
Narrator:
“In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and led peaceful protests against British rule using Satyagraha—nonviolent resistance.”
British Officer:
“Mr. Gandhi, you are under arrest for inciting protest!”
Gandhi:
“I accept arrest, but I will not be silent. We seek freedom—not through violence, but truth.”
Indian Follower 1:
“Bapu, we will follow you. Tell us what to do.”
Gandhi:
“Spin your own cloth. Do not buy British goods. Let us fight with peace.”
🎬 Scene 4: Salt March (1930)
Narrator:
“Gandhi led the Dandi March to protest the British salt tax—a 240-mile walk to the sea.”
Indian Follower 2:
“Bapu, why salt?”
Gandhi:
“Even the poorest need salt. When we defy the salt law peacefully, the world will see our strength.”
(They mime walking. Raise hands with imaginary salt.)
🎬 Scene 5: Independence and Legacy
Narrator:
“India gained independence in 1947. But the nation was divided, and violence broke out.”
Jawaharlal Nehru:
“Bapu, India is free, but the country is bleeding.”
Gandhi:
“I want peace between Hindus and Muslims. We are all brothers.”
(Gandhi folds hands. Lights dim. A moment of silence.)
Narrator:
“On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated. But his message lives on.”
🎬 Final Scene: Reflection
All characters come forward.
Nehru:
“The light has gone out of our lives, but it shines across the world.”
Narrator:
“Gandhi taught us that one man, armed with truth and non-violence, can change the world.”
All Together (in chorus):
“Truth. Peace. Non-violence. Jai Hind!
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