Gandhi was filmed in London in the United Kingdom and in India.
Gandhi Smriti (formerly Birla House)
In movie
Scene where The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
Real
Scene was shot Gandhi Smriti (formely known as Birla House) is a large mansion in New Delhi.
The residence of industrialist BD Birla has been converted into a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, where he used to stay during his visits to Delhi.
Large collection of photographs with a few personal belongings and a series of small dolls houses and terracotta dolls illustrating Gandhijis' life are the attractions at this museum.
This scene was filmed in the gardens of Gandhi Smriti, on the spot where Gandhi was actually assassinated on 30 January 1948.
Delhi
The Golden Temple
In movie
Scene where People gather to protest against the English rulers.
Real
Scene was shot The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib ("abode of God") or Darbar Sahib, is a Gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism.
The temple is spiritually the most significant shrine in Sikhism. It became a center of the Singh Sabha Movement between 1883 and 1920s. In the early 1980s, the temple became a center of conflict between the Indian government led by Indira Gandhi, some Sikh groups and a militant movement led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale seeking to create a new nation named Khalistan. In 1984, Gandhi sent in the Indian Army as part of Operation Blue Star, leading to deaths of over 1,000 militants, soldiers and civilians, as well as causing much damage to the temple and the destruction of Akal Takht. The temple complex was rebuilt again after the 1984 damage.
Amritsar
Rajpath
In movie
Scene where The funeral procession of Gandhi.
Real
Scene was shot Rajpath is a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, India, that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate, National War Memorial (India) to National Stadium, Delhi.
The avenue is lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees. Considered to be one of the most important roads in India, it is where the annual Republic Day parade takes place on 26 January.
It is also used for the funeral processions of key political leaders of India.
The funeral procession and many other scenes where filmed on the actual locations.
Delhi
One Great George Street
In movie
Real
Scene was shot One Great George Street was designed by architect James Miller in the neo-classical design and is one of the earliest steel-frame buildings in England. It was constructed as the new headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1913 and remains their headquarters, though it has been available for public events since 1989.
London
