India, Sept. 6 -- Actor Manoj Bajpayee is set to play Mahatma Gandhi on screen for the first time in filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's upcoming historical drama. And if the first look images from the film are anything to go by, his fans are in for another treat from the multiple National Award-winning actor.

The actor's first look from the film was unveiled on Sunday, offering a glimpse of his transformation into the father of the nation. The image shows the veteran actor transformed into Gandhi, complete with his bald head and loincloth, as well as a lathi (walking stick). The images show Gandhi looking up, off camera, as other freedom fighters walk behind him. A banner proclaiming 'Long Live Mahatma Gandhi' can be seen in the background.

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