Mahatma Gandhi “Gandhi believed so much in loving tolerance that he hoped it could keep a newly independent India free of religious battles”(Molloy, 112). Unfortunately, fear and tension are quite common between religious faiths. Muslim leaders feared oppression from the Hindu majority. Worked to create the new separate Muslim state of Pakistan. As a result of this, some Hindu militants wished for revenge.

Gandhi’s End In a fit of rage, one of the Hindu militants shot and killed Gandhi in 1948. The last words of Mahatma Gandhi were Ram, Ram (“God”, “God”).

Gandhi’s Example Even after death, Gandhi’s example spread across the globe. Gandhi's ideology influenced Martin Luther King Jr. Used in protests against racial segregation in the U.S.

Gandhi’s Portrayal Mahatma Gandhi has been portrayed, both comically and seriously, in popular culture. In the humorous cases it is either a comical portrayal of him, his habits, or reference to him. In more serious cases, It is a portrayal that shows respect for Mahatma Gandhi.

Bruce Almighty God: “I wanted to explain things to you better, but you left so quickly that I never got the chance.” Bruce: “That thing with the seven fingers kind of freaked me out.” God: “(laughs) I did the same thing to Gandhi once, he didn’t eat for three weeks.”

The Simpsons: “Hungry, Hungry Homer” Lisa: “You could do what Gandhi did.” Homer: “Lisa, I don’t see what fighting the British has to do with this.” Lisa: “What?!? No! I mean you could go on a hunger strike.” Homer: “Very well then, I’ll go on a hunger strike.”

Clone High In this show, one of the main characters is a clone of Mahatma Gandhi. Unlike the real Gandhi, this character is nothing more than a party animal. This character caused a great deal of controversy in the Indian community.

Gandhi Gandhi (1982) is a biographical film about Mohandas ("Mahatma") Gandhi. This is considered to be the most acclaimed tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s life. Fairly accurate in terms of Gandhi’s life and the Indian struggle for independence. In AFI’s “100 Years…100 Heroes and Villains” Gandhi is ranked at #21 for Heroes.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai Lage Raho Munna Bhai (English: Carry on Munna Bhai) is a 2006 Indian musical comedy film. Munna Bhai begins to see the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his interactions with the image of Gandhi, he begins to practice what he calls Gandhigiri. Lage Raho Munna Bhai has had a strong cultural impact in India. Popularized Gandhism.

Conclusion Gandhi greatly influenced the world in his lifetime. He showed that one can fight their enemies without ever laying a finger on them. His example influenced many recognized people over the years. Most recognized being Martin Luther King Jr. Many portrayals show respect, some choose to mock him. “An eye for and eye only makes the whole world blind.”

Questionnaire What was Gandhi’s title? What nonviolent event is he most known for? How did he die? Who is recognized for following in Gandhi’s footsteps? Name one of the media portrayals from this presentation.

Bibliography Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World’s Religions Tradition, Challenge, and Change. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. pp. 111-113.