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{{wiktionary|Gandhi}}
Gandhi is the name of a number of prominent 20th century [[India|Indian]] politicians and leaders. It is most commonly used to refer to [[Mohandas Gandhi]] (1869-1948), one of the leaders of [[India's independence movement]]. It may also be used to refer to the Gandhi family, descendents of [[India]]'s first [[prime minister]], [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] and a major force in Indian politics. Some important members of this dynasty were:


'''[[Mahatma Gandhi]]''' (1869–1948) is widely regarded as the main icon of the Indian independence movement.
*[[Indira Gandhi]] (1917-1984), daughter of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]; no relation to Mohandas Gandhi
*[[Rajiv Gandhi]] (1944-1991), son of [[Indira Gandhi]]
*[[Sanjay Gandhi]] (1946-1980), son of [[Indira Gandhi]]
*[[Sonia Gandhi]] (born 1947?), widow of [[Rajiv Gandhi]]


'''Gandhi''' or '''Ghandhi''' may also refer to:
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*[[Gandhi (surname)]], a surname, and list of people with the name
*[[Gandhi (Chhimba clan)]], a clan of the Chhimba caste in India


==Arts==
The [[1982]] film '''Gandhi''' is a dramatized biography of [[Mohandas Gandhi]], the non-violent leader of the [[India]]n revolt against the [[UK|British]] colonial government.
*''[[Gandhi Before India]]'', a biography of Gandhi written by historian Ramachandra Guha.
*''[[Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World]]'', a biography of Gandhi written by historian Ramachandra Guha.
*[[Gandhi (film)|''Gandhi'' (film)]], a 1982 biographical film about Gandhi
*''[[Gandhi, My Father]]'', a 2007 film about the relationship between Gandhi and his son
*[[Gandhi (American band)]]
*[[Gandhi (Costa Rican band)]]
*"Gandhi", a song by [[Anne McCue]]
*"Gandhi", a song from the Patti Smith album ''[[Trampin']]''


== People ==
Mohandas Gandhi was played by [[Ben Kingsley]], who won an [[Academy Award]] for his performance. The movie, directed by [[Richard Attenborough]], also received 7 other Academy Awards, including those for best picture and best director.
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* [[Indira Gandhi]], former Prime Minister of India
* [[Rajiv Gandhi]], former Prime Minister of India
* [[Rahul Gandhi]], Member of Parliament and former President of the Indian National Congress
* [[Sonia Gandhi]], Member of Parliament and former President of the Indian National Congress
* [[Mahatma Gandhi (footballer)]], Brazilian footballer

==Other==
*[[Gandhi (bookstore)]], a Mexican bookstore chain
*[[MV Hannington Court (1954)|MV ''Hannington Court'' (1954)]] or ''Gandhi'', a cargo ship
*Nickname of [[Rehavam Ze'evi]] (1926–2001), Israeli general and politician
*[[Gandhi (Mexico City Metrobús)]], a BRT station in Mexico City
*[[Gandhi (Clone High)]], a character of the animated sitcom ''[[Clone High]]''

==See also==
*[[Gandhi family (disambiguation)]]
*[[Gandhism]], ideology of Mahatma Gandhi
*[[Gandhigiri]], a revival of Gandhism in India
*[[Gandi]], a French domain name registrar and web host
*[[Gandy (disambiguation)]]
*[[Gandha (disambiguation)]]
*[[Gondi (disambiguation)]]
*[[Statue of Mahatma Gandhi (disambiguation)]]
*[[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (disambiguation)]]
*[[Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (disambiguation)]]
*[[Mahatma Gandhi University (disambiguation)]]
*[[List of things named after Mahatma Gandhi]]
*[[Gandhinagar (disambiguation)]]
*[[Indira Gandhi ministry (disambiguation)]]
*[[Rajiv Gandhi ministry (disambiguation)]]

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Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) is widely regarded as the main icon of the Indian independence movement.

Gandhi or Ghandhi may also refer to:

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