Mumbai, Sept. 6 -- Manoj Bajpayee is set to play Mahatma Gandhi on screen for the first time in filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's upcoming historical drama.

The actor's first look from the film was unveiled on Sunday, offering a glimpse of his transformation into the freedom fighter.

The image shows Bajpayee in a look that is quite different from his usual appearances on screen.

The film is based on a lesser-known 21-day period from India's freedom struggle. More details about the upcoming project are being kept under wraps.

The project brings together filmmaker Sudhir Mishra. Mishra, who has been working in Hindi cinema for nearly four decades, is known for films including 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi' and 'Dharavi.'

The film also stars Saurab...