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One thing I love about Mahatma Gandhi
TSI TEAM | New Delhi, October 2, 2012 02:05
Tags : Mahatama Gandhi | birth anniversary |
Tags : Mahatama Gandhi | birth anniversary |
For over a century Mahatma Gandhi has inspired millions of people with his impeccable traits of non-violence and selfless service for the downtrodden. On the occasion of the 143rd anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi, The Sunday Indian Online talks to celebrities from various walks of life and asked them what one thing they love about the Father of the Nation.
Akashaditya Lama, Bollywood Director: Gandhiji always used non-violent means against Britishers to achieve freedom for the country. He never bowed before the oppression of the British and he always raised his voice against injustice.
Sushant Singh, Bollywood actor: Gandhi was determined in his efforts. It is because of his those tireless efforts that we are living in a free environment.
Dinesh Khanna, NSD Director: A person must always start from the grass root which the Gandhi has himself did. He was always firm on non-violence and gained freedom for us.
Arvind Gaur, Acting Director, Asmita Theatre: I like the simplicity that Gandhi ji had in his life. He chose the path of non-violence to achieve independence. Bapu had proved that honesty and non-violence can take you anywhere.
Imran Zahid, Bollywood actor: Gandhi ji has told us that success could be achieved only through non-violence, otherwise our country could have been facing a situation like Libya. Non-violence is a good step to forward your point of view.
Rahul Banerjee, Arjuna awardee Archer: I have learnt a lot from him since my childhood. His principle of non-violence was very impressive. In fact it helps in sports as well. It teaches us that you can’t be always aggressive against your opponent. You should be calm and cool and at the same time you should have enough of patience. For me Gandhi Jayanti means a lot.
Vijay Kumar, Silver Medalist Shooter, London Olympics: He was a great man who played a key role in freedom struggle. He and his teachings are still relevant not only in India but in the whole world. I don’t feel there is anyone who is not directly or indirectly influenced by Babu and his teachings.
Vijender Kumar, Bronze Medalist Boxer, Beijing Olympic: Mahatma Gandhi ji was a great legend. For me he was the father of the whole world. We all should follow his teachings. I have always believed in non-violence which was advocated by him throughout his life.
Sushil Kumar, Silver medalist, London Olympics: He gave us freedom which we cherish now. He sacrificed a lot for getting freedom for our country. I have read a little bit about him but what I recall he was very simple and was very focused in his duties. He is a great ideal for all of us.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
