The hit show Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, launched in 1993, is being telecasted again on Doordarshan due to the lockdown. Rajit Kapoor played detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the show. This role proved to be a milestone for his career. Rajit has not only played the role of detective but also played the role of Mahatma Gandhi, while he played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film The Making of the Mahatma. India-South Africa produced this movie together. This movie was directed by Shyam Benegal. The most special thing is that Rajit is the first Indian to play Mahatma Gandhi on the silver screen.
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In an interview, Rajit had told how he got this role? He had said, "I did not have to do this role. I was first to play a revolutionary in the film. As far as I knew, Nasiruddin Shah was going to play Mahatma Gandhi or someone else. I was called for a screen test. I noticed that many people had come for the screen test. Anu Kapoor was also involved. I never thought about it that I will play Gandhi. I got a call right there, so I went for a screen test."
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After 1 week he called me and said, "My friend you are becoming Gandhi." Rajit Kapoor also received the National Award for Best Actor for this film. Receiving the National Award, Rajit considers the result of his hard work. Talking about Rajit Kapoor, he has worked in many films and TV shows. His last film was Bypass Road. He played the role of Alia Bhatt's father in the superhit movie Raji, while Rajit Kapoor also appeared in Vicky Kaushal starrer film Uri.
