The document discusses Salman Rushdie's critique of Richard Attenborough's film "Gandhi". It summarizes Rushdie's arguments that the film appeals to Western audiences for three reasons: 1) it portrays India as spiritual and mystical, 2) it depicts Gandhi as a leader of poverty and simplicity sacrificed for ideals, and 3) it suggests revolutions can be non-violent. It also notes debate around omissions in the film but says it aims to be a biography, not political history. In conclusion, it argues the film's opulent form overwhelms and crushes the ascetic man, Gandhi, at its center.

1. Attenborough’s Gandhi by Salman Rushdi Prepared By, Makwana Jayshri, Roll no. – 14 M.A. Sem.III E-C – 305 Department of English, Bhavnagar University

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