{{Short description|Indian actor and director known for portraying Mahatma Gandhi}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}} {{Infobox person | name = Deepak Antani | image = Deepak_Antani_at_the_screening_of_Gandhi_Godse_Ek_Yudh_(cropped).jpg | caption = Deepak Antani at the screening of Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|09|20}} | birth_place = Bhuj, Gujarat, India | occupation = Actor, film director, screenwriter | years_active = 1988–present | known_for = Portraying Mahatma Gandhi | spouse = | children = | notable_works = {{flatlist| *{{Lang|hi-latn|Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh}} *''Mujib: The Making of a Nation'' }} }} '''Deepak Antani''' (born on 20 September 1964) is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in Gujarati and Hindi cinema, television and theatre. He is widely recognized for portraying Mahatma Gandhi across multiple platforms including films, plays, documentaries and museum.<ref name=GM1>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/photo/gujarati-actor-deepak-antani-honoured-at-limca-book-of-records-for-playing-role-of-mahatma-gandhi--11042/1 |title=બાપુ નહીં પણ બાપુ તરીકે ઓળખાતા અભિનેતાનું નામ Limca Book of Recordsમાં નોંધાયું |date=13 October 2022|work=Gujarati Midday|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> His performance as Gandhi in ''Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh'' (2023), directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, received national attention.<ref name=BH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-motion-poster-deepak-antani-vs-chinmay-mandlekar-rajkumar-santoshi-directorial/ |title=Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh Motion Poster: It is Deepak Antani vs Chinmay Mandlekar in Rajkumar Santoshi directorial |date=27 December 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=BT1>{{cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-poster-released-filmmaker-rajkumar-santoshi-makes-a-comeback-after-9-yrs-357923-2022-12-27 |title='Gandhi-Godse Ek Yudh' poster released; filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi makes a comeback after 9 yrs |date=27 December 2022|work=Business Today|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=TH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-first-look-of-rajkumar-santoshis-film-unveiled/article66311583.ece |title='Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh': First look of Rajkumar Santoshi's film unveiled |date=27 December 2022|work=The Hindu|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=LT1>{{cite news|url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/photos/entertainment/first-poster-of-rajkumar-santoshis-comeback-film-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-unveiled/first-poster-of-rajkumar-santoshis-comeback-film-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-unveiled-8/?utm_source=lokmattimes.com&utm_medium=infiniteGallery-Desktop |title=First poster of Rajkumar Santoshi's comeback film Gandhi Godse-Ek Yudh unveiled! |date=27 December 2022|work=Lokmat|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> He has also played the role in the international film ''Gandhiji My Mentor'' (2016) and stage play ''M.K. Gandhi Hazir Ho'' (2019), which has been performed across India. Antani holds records in both the Limca Book of Records (2020–22) and India Book of Records (2019) for the maximum number of performances as Mahatma Gandhi on stage and screen.<ref name=TOI5>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/pagal-kar-diya-toone/movieshow/67472741.cms |title=A contemporary take on Gandhi and his life |date=20 September 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=CG1/><ref name=GM1/><ref name=LS1>{{cite news|url=https://www.loksatta.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/3360797/who-is-deepak-antatni-playing-mahatma-gandhi-role-in-rajkumar-santoshi-movie-gandhi-godase-ek-yuddha-photos-kak-96/6/ |title=Photos: 'गांधी गोडसे: एक युद्ध'मध्ये महात्मा गांधींची भूमिका साकारणारा अभिनेता कोण? |date=27 December 2022|work=Loksatta|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=AT1>{{cite news|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-mahatma-gandhi-nathuram-godse-who-is-deepak-antani-chinmay-mandlekar-film-teaser-tmovk-1607617-2023-01-04 |title=Gandhi Godse ek yudh: चर्चा में फिल्म 'गांधी गोडसेः एक युद्ध', कौन हैं लीड रोल निभाने वाले एक्टर? |date=4 January 2023|work=Aaj Tak|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=HN1/><ref name=DB1>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/with-gandhi-in-satyana-prabhoyo-to-be-gandhi-in-the-film-one-has-to-be-like-gandhi-in-130783368.html |title='ગાંધીજી'નો ઇન્ટરવ્યૂ:હવે અમદાવાદના 'ગાંધી' હિન્દી ફિલ્મમાં ગોડસે સામે બાથ ભીડશે, દીપક અંતાણીને જોઇને કહેશો, 'આ તો અસ્સલ ગાંધીજી જ લાગે છે!' |date=11 January 2023|work=Divya Bhaskar|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=ST1/><ref name=RF1>{{cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/deepak-antani-he-has-the-most-performances-as-gandhi/20230120.htm |title=How I Finally Played Gandhi In A Film |date=20 January 2023|work=Rediff.com|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=BH2>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/gandhi-godse-actor-deepak-antani-holds-record-playing-mk-gandhi-number-times/| title=Gandhi Godse actor Deepak Antani holds the record of playing MK Gandhi most number of times |date=23 January 2023|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=MP1>{{cite news|url=https://mayapuri.com/hi/latest-news/deepak-antani-yes-i-have-got-gandhijis-seal | title=Deepak Antani: हां, मुझे गांधी जी की मुहर मिली है। |date=29 January 2023 | work=Mayapuri|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=NN1>{{cite news|url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/bollywood/actors-who-brought-mahatma-gandhi-to-life-ben-kingsley-naseeruddin-shah-and-others-2706022 | title=Actors who brought Mahatma Gandhi to life: Ben Kingsley, Naseeruddin Shah and others |date=27 September 2024 | work=News Nine |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=EB2>{{cite news|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/national-martyrs-day-from-oscar-winning-actor-ben-kingsley-to-deepak-antani-7-actors-who-brought-mahatma-gandhi-to-life-onscreen-enn25013001251 | title=National Martyr's Day: From Oscar-Winning Actor Ben Kingsley to Deepak Antani, 7 Actors Who Brought the Mahatma to Life Onscreen |date=30 January 2025 | work=ETV Bharat |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=SWM1/>
== Early life and education ==
Deepak Antani was born in Bhuj, in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. He completed a Diploma in Electrical engineering with distinction. Later, he pursued his passion for performing arts and earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dramatics from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Before becoming a full-time actor, he worked as an electrical technician at Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited. (IPCL) and as a production assistant at Doordarshan, India's national broadcaster.<ref name=PL1/><ref name=SWM1>{{cite news|url=https://stories.workmob.com/deepak-antani-arts-entertainment | title=Deepak Madhukant Antani, Always Been an Avid Follower of Art and Films & Has an Extensive Experience in the Field of Entertainment | work=Workmob |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
== Career ==
Deepak Antani began his career as a production assistant at Doordarshan, Ahmedabad, and later served as the Programming Head at ETV (now Colors Gujarati). He also worked as a consultant for various regional Gujarati TV channels, including GSTV and Soham TV.<ref name=ST1>{{cite news|url=https://www.sangritoday.com/deepak-antani-eye-catching-entry-to-bollywood-as-gandhi-in-rajkumar-santoshis-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh |title=DEEPAK ANTANI – eye catching entry to Bollywood as Gandhi in Rajkumar Santoshi's "Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh" |date=12 January 2023|work=Sangri Today|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=MP1/><ref name=PL1>{{cite news|url=https://gujarati.pratilipi.com/read/%E0%AA%87%E0%AA%A8%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%9F%E0%AA%B0%E0%AA%B5%E0%AB%8D%E0%AA%AF%E0%AB%82-%E0%AA%A6%E0%AA%BF%E0%AA%AA%E0%AA%95-%E0%AA%85%E0%AA%82%E0%AA%A4%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A3%E0%AB%80-qoq4iw6hucwm-6134c590xo789p1 | title=ઇન્ટરવ્યૂ – દિપક અંતાણી – પ્રતિલિપિ | work=Pratilipi |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=SWM1/>
He made his directorial debut in Gujarati cinema with ''Bhav Bhav Na Bharthar'' in 2000, which won regional film awards.<ref name=TOI1>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/deepak-antani-yet-to-finalize-heroine-for-his-next-gujarati-film/articleshow/36151139.cms |title=Deepak Antani yet to find a heroine for his next Gujarati film |date=6 June 2014|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> Over the years, he has acted in more than 25 Gujarati and Hindi films and over 30 television serials. He has also written, directed, and performed in many stage plays, short films, and documentaries focusing on Indian history and social themes.<ref name=LS1/><ref name=AT1/><ref name=HN1>{{cite news|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/entertainment/bollywood-rajkumar-santoshi-movie-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh-will-clash-with-shah-rukh-khan-pathaan-who-is-deepak-antani-chinmay-mandlekar-5170415.html |title=शाहरुख खान की 'पठान' से होगी 'गांधी गोडसेः एक युद्ध' की टक्कर, जानें कौन हैं लीड रोल निभाने वाले एक्टर? |date=5 January 2023|work=News18 India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=DB1/><ref name=ST1/>
Antani is best known for his long-standing portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi. He played Gandhi in ''Gandhiji My Mentor'' (2016), which was screened at several international film festivals and later released on ZEE5 and YouTube.<ref name=BH2/> In 2023, he portrayed Gandhi in ''Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh'' (2023), directed by Rajkumar Santoshi,<ref name=BH1/><ref name=BT1/><ref name=TH1/><ref name=PM1>{{cite news|url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/entertainment-news/news/67776/Rajkumar-Santoshi-unveils-the-motion-poster-of-his-film-Gandhi-Godse-Ek-Yudh-movie-to-hit-theatres-on-January-.html |title=Rajkumar Santoshi unveils the motion poster of his film Gandhi-Godse Ek Yudh; movie to hit theatres on January 26, 2023 |date=27 December 2022|work=Peeping Moon|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=LT1/><ref name=ANI1>{{cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/rajkumar-santoshis-daughter-tanisha-unveils-first-look-from-debut-movie-gandhi-godse-ek-yudh20221228185953/ |title=Photos: Rajkumar Santoshi's daughter Tanisha unveils first look from debut movie 'Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh' |date=28 December 2022|work=Asian News International|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=RF1/><ref name=GS1>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/chitralok/another-gujarati-in-the-role-of-gandhi-deepak-antani | title=ગાંધીના રોલમાં એક વધુ ગુજરાતી – દીપક અંતાણી |date=10 February 2023 | work=Gujarat Samachar|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> and ''Mujib: The Making of a Nation'' (2023), directed by Shyam Benegal.<ref name=GM1/><ref name=CG1/><ref name=EB1>{{cite news|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/gu/!state/film-maker-shyam-benegal-has-special-relation-with-gujarat-actor-deepak-antani-remembers-him-gujarat-news-gjs24122405610 | title=ફિલ્મ નિર્માતા શ્યામ બેનેગલનો ગુજરાત સાથે રહ્યો અનેરો નાતો, ગુજરાતી કલાકાર દીપક અંતાણીએ વાગોળ્યા સંસ્મરણો – SHYAM BENEGAL GUJARAT RELATION |date=24 December 2024 | work=ETV Bharat |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=EB2/> He also played the same role in ''Kesari Chapter 2'' (2025), which was released in 2025 and produced by Dharma Productions.<ref name=DB1/><ref name=ST1/><ref name=BH2/><ref name=MP1/><ref name=FW1/>
On stage, Antani has performed as Gandhi in more than 190 shows. His notable theatrical works include ''Yugpurush'' (2016), which depicted Gandhi's spiritual journey, and ''M. K. Gandhi Hazir Ho'' (since 2019), a solo play that he also wrote and directed.<ref name=TOI5/><ref name=BH2/> Yugpurush became part of a record-breaking theatrical run with over 1000 performances in India and abroad.<ref name=CG1>{{cite news|url=https://connectgujarat.com/exhibition-of-paintings-by-indian-and-african-artists-on-mahatma-gandhi-opens-in-vadodara/ |title=Exhibition of Paintings by Indian and African Artists on Mahatma Gandhi opens in Vadodara |date=17 December 2019|work=Connect Gujarat|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=GM1/><ref name=DB1/><ref name=ST1/><ref name=PL1/><ref name=SWM1/>
His image and voice as Gandhi have been featured in several museum exhibits and digital projects. These include ''Walk with Gandhiji'' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum in New Delhi, ''Talk with Bapu'' at Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Rajkot, and an exhibit at the Gandhi Tower in Patna.<ref name=CG1/><ref name=BH2/> He has also appeared in government-supported documentaries such as ''Jang-e-Azadi'', ''Vishwa Manav Mahatma Gandhi'' and ''Gandhiji Amdavad Ma''.<ref name=GM1/><ref name=AT1/><ref name=DB1/><ref name=ST1/><ref name=PL1/><ref name=SWM1/>
Antani recently directed the Gujarati feature film ''Goti Lo (2025)'', continuing his contribution to socially relevant narratives in regional Indian cinema.<ref name=DB2>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/gujarati-film-goti-lo-release-rathyatra-deepak-antani-135289170.html | title=દીપક અંતાણીની ફિલ્મ 'ગોતી લો' આજથી સિનેમાઘરોમાં રિલીઝ: મનોજ જોશીના લીડ રોલમાં બનેલી આ ફિલ્મ નાનપણની યાદોને ફરી એકવાર તાજી કરી દેશે |date=26 June 2025| work=Divya Bhaskar |access-date=2 July 2025}}</ref><ref name=ST2>{{cite news|url=https://www.sangritoday.com/spotlight/manoj-joshis-gujarati-film-goti-lo-highlights-losing-the-real-world-to-the-lure-of-the-virtual-one | title=Manoj Joshi's Gujarati film 'Goti Lo' highlights losing the real world to the lure of the virtual one |date=22 May 2025| work=Sangri Today |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=PL1/>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Actor ! Writer ! Director ! Language ! Notes ! Refs |- | 2000 | ''Bhav Bhav Na Bharthar'' | | | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Gujarati | Streaming on Hotstar |<ref name=TOI1/><ref name=LS1/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2016 | ''Kanku Purayu Maa Amba Na Chok Ma'' | | | | {{yes}} | Gujarati | Revised Title is ''Dil Ma Vasto Desh'', Streaming on Shemaroo Gujarati |<ref name=TOI1/><ref name=TOI2>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/deepak-antani-is-going-to-make-a-devotional-movie-after-kanku/articleshow/36289362.cms |title=Director Deepak Antani's next Gujarati movie will be a devotional |date=9 June 2014|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''Gandhiji My Mentor'' | Gandhiji | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | |<ref name=DB1/><ref name=BH2/> |- | 2017 | ''Pritam Apni Paheli Prit'' | | | | {{yes}} | Gujarati | |<ref name=TOI1/><ref name=TOI2/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''Daddy I Love You'' | | | {{yes}} | | Gujarati | |<ref name=TOI3>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/daddy-i-love-you-official-trailer/videoshow/67456129.cms |title=Daddy I Love You – Official Trailer |date=9 Jan 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''Pagal Kar Diya Toone'' | Dhanraj Sheth | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | |<ref name=TOI4>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/pagal-kar-diya-toone/movieshow/67472741.cms |title=Pagal Kar Diya Toone Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |date=10 Jan 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''Love You Pappu'' | Gandhiji | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | |<ref name=ST1/> |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | ''Thank You Boss'' | | | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Gujarati | Streaming on Shemaroo Gujarati |<ref name=TOI6>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/thank-you-boss-official-trailer/videoshow/89644856.cms |title=Thank You Boss – Official Trailer |date=17 February 2022|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=TOI7>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/thank-you-boss/movieshow/89644691.cms |title=Thank You Boss Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |date=17 February 2022|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''Maare Shu'' | News Debater | {{yes}} | | | Gujarati | |<ref name=TOI8>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/maare-shu/movieshow/94401569.cms |title=Maare Shu Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |date=23 September 2022|work=The Times of India|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''Lakiro'' | Judge | {{yes}} | | | Gujarati | | |- | ''Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh'' | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi |<ref name=BH1/><ref name=BT1/><ref name=TH1/><ref name=PM1/><ref name=ANI1/> |- | ''Mujib: The Making of a Nation'' | Mahatma Gandhi | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | Indo-Bangla Film Directed by Shyam Benegal |<ref name=GM1/><ref name=BH2/><ref name=MP1/><ref name=EB1/> |- | rowspan="3" | 2025 | ''Kesari Chapter 2'' | Mahatma Gandhi | {{yes}} | | | Hindi | |<ref name=MP1/><ref name=FW1>{{cite news|url=https://www.filmweb.pl/film/Kesari+Chapter+2-2025-10080183/cast/actors | title=Kesari Chapter 2 (2025) |date=5 May 2025 | work=Filmweb |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''Auntypreneur'' | Himanshu Bhai | {{yes}} | | | Gujarati | |<ref name=IFH1>{{cite news|url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/crew/deepak-antani | title=Deepak Antani Filmography and Biography | work=Indian Film History |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=IFH2>{{cite news|url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie/auntypreneur-2025 | title=Auntypreneur Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review | work=Indian Film History |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''Goti Lo'' | | | | {{yes}} | Gujarati | Also Executive producer and lyricist |<ref name=ST2/><ref name=PL1/><ref name=TV9>{{cite news|url=https://tv9gujarati.com/entertainment/gujarati-cinema/gujarati-film-goti-lo-film-to-release-on-27-june-2025-1257510.html |title=હેંગ થઈ ગયેલી લાઈફને રિચાર્જ કરવાનો OTP એટલે ફિલ્મ"ગોતી લો" અષાઢી બીજના દિવસે રિલીઝ થશે |date=18 June 2025|work=TV9 Gujarati|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=SD1>{{cite news|url=https://sandesh.com/entertainment/news/gujarati-film-goti-lo-brings-childhood-alive-and-highlights-gujarati-tradition-the-film-releasing-27th-june-2025 |title=બાળપણને જીવંત કરતી, ગુજરાતી પરંપરાને ઉજાગર કરતી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'ગોતી લો' |date=17 June 2025|work=Sandesh|access-date=19 June 2025}}</ref> |}
==Web series== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Language ! Notes ! Refs |- | 2019 | ''The Family Man'' | Gujarati Driver | Hindi | Season 1, Episode 7 Paradise, Streaming on Amazon Prime Video |<ref name=CG1/><ref name=MP1/> |- | 2022 | ''Kalyanmurti Shrimadji Ni Jivangatha'' | Mahatma Gandhi | Gujarati | With co-actress Rohini Hattangadi, Streaming on 1 OTT YouTube Channel |<ref name=GM1/><ref name=LS1/> |}
==Television== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Channel ! Language ! Notes ! Refs |- | 2019 | ''Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'' | Gandhiji | Sony SAB | Hindi | Episode 2832 |<ref name=ST1/> |- | 2020 | ''Barrister Babu'' | Gandhiji | Colors TV | Hindi | Episode 136 and 137 |<ref name=ST1/> |- | 2024 | ''Sardar: The Game Changer'' | Mahatma Gandhi | DD National | Hindi | As a young and old Gandhiji in Episodes 1 to 30 |<ref name=MK>{{cite news|url=https://www.morningkashmir.com/k-c-bokadias-historic-serial-sardar-the-game-changer-to-air-on-dd-national-from-march-10th/ |title=K.C. Bokadia's Historic Serial 'Sardar: The Game Changer' to Air on DD National from March 10th |date=7 March 2024|work=Morning Kashmir|access-date=5 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=BY1>{{cite news|url=https://bollyy.com/latest-news/launch-of-tv-serial-sardar-the-game-changer-4239913 | title=Launch of TV serial SARDAR THE GAME CHANGER |date=5 March 2024 | work=Bollyy |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=BW1>{{cite news|url=https://bollywoodtown.in/k-c-bokadias-historic-serial-sardar-the-game-changer-to-air-on-dd-national/ | title=K.C. Bokadia's historic serial 'Sardar: The Game Changer' to air on DD National |date=10 March 2024 | work=Bollywood Town |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> |}
==Theater Play== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Actor ! Writer ! Director ! Language ! Notes ! Refs |- | 2004 | ''Sardar Patel'' | Gandhiji | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Gujarati | Supported by Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy |<ref name=GM1/><ref name=ST1/><ref name=MP1/><ref name=PL1/> |- | 2015 | ''Yugpurush'' | Gandhiji | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | Gujarati and Hindi | Produced by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur |<ref name=CG1/><ref name=GM1/><ref name=ST1/> |- | 2019 | ''M.K. Gandhi Hazir Ho'' | M.K. Gandhi | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Hindi | Performed for Global Art Festival and Sponsored by Gujarat Tourism |<ref name=TOI5/><ref name=CG1/><ref name=GM1/><ref name=DB1/> |}
== Social and Cultural Contributions ==
[[File:Deepak Antani with Mansukh Mandaviya during the Padyatra on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.jpg|thumb|Deepak Antani with Mansukh Mandaviya during the Padyatra on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi]] In January 2019, Deepak Antani participated in a 150-kilometre Gandhi Padyatra across Gujarat, led by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Dileepbhai Sanghani and Parshottam Rupala. The padyatra aimed to promote basic education and Gandhian values. Antani, appearing as Mahatma Gandhi, delivered public speeches during the journey to engage communities on themes of truth, non-violence, and self-reliance.<ref name=BBC1>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/gujarati/india-46972900 |title=જ્યારે હું ગાંધી બનીને ગુજરાતનાં 150 ગામડાંમાં ફર્યો |date=23 January 2019|work=BBC Gujarati|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=GM1/><ref name=BBC2>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sinhala/world-47074523 | title=මහත්මා ගාන්ධි ජීවමාන කරන ඉන්දියානු නළුවා |date=1 February 2019| work=BBC |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=PIB1>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=187573 | title=Shri Mansukh Mandaviya undertakes PadYatra on 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi |date=17 January 2019| work=Press Information Bureau |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=NDTV1>{{cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/150-kilometre-march-in-gujarat-for-mahatma-gandhis-birth-anniversary-1978077 | title=150-Kilometre March In Gujarat For Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary |date=15 January 2019| work=NDTV India |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
== Awards and recognition ==
Deepak Antani was featured in the Limca Book of Records (2020–2022) and the India Book of Records (2019) for the most performances as Mahatma Gandhi.<ref name=AT1/><ref name=RF1/><ref name=BH2/><ref name=NN1>{{cite news|url=https://www.news9live.com/entertainment/bollywood/actors-who-brought-mahatma-gandhi-to-life-ben-kingsley-naseeruddin-shah-and-others-2706022 | title=Actors who brought Mahatma Gandhi to life: Ben Kingsley, Naseeruddin Shah and others |date=27 September 2024 | work=News Nine |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name=EB2/> He won Best Actor for ''Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh'' at the Maharaja Film Festival<ref name=GJ1>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratijagran.com/gujarat/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-news-maharaja-film-festival-awards-hosted-oscar-reacher-last-show-awarded-world-wide-blockbuster-film-178879 | title=Ahmedabad News: મહારાજા ફિલ્મ ફેસ્ટિવલ એવોર્ડ્સનું આયોજન, ઓસ્કાર સુધી પહોંચેલી ફિલ્મ છેલ્લો શોને વર્લ્ડ-વાઈડ બ્લોકબસ્ટર ફિલ્મનો એવોર્ડ |date=14 August 2023 | work=Gujarati Jagran|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> and received a special award at the Transmedia Gujarati Awards (2024) for his portrayal of Gandhi.<ref name=GM1/><ref name=LS1/><ref name=GM2>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/21st-transmedia-award-nominations-of-gujarati-dramas-and-films-announced-see-full-list-here-212272 | title=ટ્રાન્સમીડિયા એવૉર્ડના ૨૧મા વર્ષના ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો-નાટકોના નૉમિનેશન જાહેર, જુઓ લિસ્ટ |date=4 February 2024 | work=Gujarati Midday|access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
== See also == * List of artistic depictions of Mahatma Gandhi * Gujarati theatre * List of Gujarati films * List of Indian film directors
== References == {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=nm8013741}} * {{Instagram|antanideepak}}
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