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The film ‘Gandhi’ portrays Mahatma Gandhi’s journey from South Africa to his significant leadership in India’s Freedom Struggle. Hollywood actor Ben Kingsley played the role of Gandhiji in the movie.

Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942. It was a significant milestone in India’s struggle for independence from British rule. The Salt Satyagraha, led by Mahatma Gandhi, began on 12 March 1930. With other revolutionaries, Gandhiji embarked on a 24-day foot march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi village.

Mahatma Gandhi, the ‘Father of the Nation,’ played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. Here is a list of some lesser-known facts about Gandhiji.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. To commemorate the death anniversary of Gandhiji, the nation observes this day as Martyr’s Day.

Manohar Parrikar, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, was an engineering graduate. He served as the Chief Minister of Goa until his passing on 17 March 2019. Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and the current CM of Delhi, studied mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He pursued civil services and became an IAS officer in 1993.

Tulika Suleja opened a crockery bank to encourage people to adopt environment friendly practices. Her crockery bank gained popularity, and people began sourcing utensils from her for various events. enthusiastic environmentalists also joined hands with her.

Shambhu Bhai, a carpenter from Gujarat, took an oath to providing at least 51,000 birdhouses for free, some ten years ago. His dedication to bird welfare has garnered attention from various organizations. He is often invited as the chief guest at events like Environment Day, Water Day, Sparrow Day, where Shambhu distributes his nests among the common public.

Sana Firdaus had a keen interest in the creative arts since childhood. She utilizes her hobby to transform waste material into bird feeders. Numerous birds visit her house each morning and evening to enjoy food, leisure, and then depart.

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A teacher from Rajasthan, Bhairaram Bhakar has dedicated the past 24 years to preserving greenery. He has dedicated himself to transforming the barren areas of Rajasthan into green landscapes. Notably, Bhairaram has planted over four lakh trees in the challenging terrain of the Thar dessert.

Sushma Singh, a resident of Patiala, founded an NGO named Chaupaiyaan Jeev Raksha Foundation to provide care to the homeless animals. She considers it her responsibility to provide food and medical treatment for them. Apart from running an animal shelter home, she also feeds 300 strays every day.

Irrfan Khan was a popular Indian actor and producer. He was the first and only Indian actor to be awarded with Academy Awards for the drama films ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008), and ‘Life of Pi’ (2012). In 2011, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri Award.

Uday Singh Jadhav, popularly known as Ahmedabad’s autorickshaw driver, provides his services for no fare. He provides a box with words ‘Dil Se Bhugtan Kare’ written on it, meaning that passengers can contribute any amount that they feel comfortable with. He has been carrying out this selfless service for years and aims to continue spreading the message of ‘Love all Serve All.’

Shakuntala Devi was an Indian researcher, writer, and social worker. She was famously known as the ‘human calculator.’ She showcased her arithmetical talent in Europe in 1950 and in New York City in the year 1976. She made a Guinness World Record in 1982 by multiplying two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds.

Anushka Sharma is a Bollywood actress. She made her Bollywood debut with the 2008 film ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ opposite the superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. In the year 2012, Anushka was honoured with the Filmfare Award for her supporting role in ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan.’ Her upcoming film ‘Chakda Xpress’ is set to release on 16 December 2023.