Harry Potter star Tom Felton joins Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi' series

Hansal Mehta's upcoming series "Gandhi" has been creating waves since its announcement, with fans eagerly anticipating more updates. Now, with the addition of star power to the cast, excitement for the project has reached new heights.

The latest buzz surrounds the casting announcement of Pratik Gandhi and his wife Bhamini Oza as Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi respectively. Adding to the intrigue, Mehta has now secured Tom Felton, renowned for his role in the Harry Potter series, for a special role in the show.

According to Deadline, Felton will portray Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi's first and closest friend during his time in London while studying law. Expressing his excitement, Felton shared, "I’m excited to be part of the journey of telling the story of Gandhi’s early years in London. It’s an important aspect of history that hasn’t been told on screen before, and to be working with Hansal and Pratik is an honour and pleasure."

Hansal Mehta, known for his acclaimed films like "Shahid" and "Chhalaang," has been garnering anticipation for his much-awaited biopic on Mahatma Gandhi. Recently, the team embarked on the journey as they began shooting for the web show.

On January 19, director Hansal Mehta and actor Pratik Gandhi took to Instagram to announce the commencement of filming for "Gandhi." The first schedule will be shot in Gujarat, offering a glimpse into Gandhi's world and promising to capture the essence of his life and times.

The series is set to be an international production, with filming scheduled across various Indian and foreign locations. Previously, Pratik Gandhi and Hansal Mehta worked together on the thriller series Scam 1992, which garnered critical acclaim from both fans and cinema enthusiasts.