atmosphere. As a result, the number
of brides and grooms is also high. Again, the makers arrange lavish celebrations for historical movies. Thousands of people are seen in scenes due to the need of the story. Sometimes these scenes are also completed through graphics. However, in one movie, there was a real presence of 3 lakh people; which made a record in the Guinness Book of Records.
According to Siasat.com,
a scene in the movie 'Gandhi' has created history. It is none other than the scene of Mahatma Gandhi's last rites. The scene in which 3 lakh people actually participated. No technology was used to convey the presence of people.
According to the Guinness World Records website, director Richard shot this scene from the movie 'Gandhi' in Delhi on January 31, 1981. 33 years after the actual funeral of Mahatma Gandhi. The shooting team brought together 94,000 paid and 200,000 volunteers for the scene.
Ben Kingsley played Gandhi in the film. While the actor lay quietly, thousands of people walked around him. Which created a truly emotional atmosphere. And the makers did not use any green screen or any tricks for this scene.
The length of the scene in the movie
'Gandhi' is only 2 minutes and 5 seconds. For this, Elahi had to organize. A good plan was made for the shooting. The Indian Army and some local groups cooperated in this. This scene has set a record in the Guinness World Book. The movie has set this record in terms of the use of the most extras in a movie. No movie has broken this record yet.
Mahatma Gandhi was one of the
pioneers of India's freedom struggle. He was a symbol of peace, freedom and humanity. He was assassinated on January 30, 1948, less than 6 months after India's independence.
A biopic of Mahatma Gandhi was made in 1982. It was directed by British actor-producer Richard Attenborough. 'Gandhi' cost $22 million to make. It was released in English and Hindi. The film grossed $127.8 million upon release.