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Mahatma Gandhi’s principles stay strong

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I watched the film Gandhi several times when I was in school, and his ideologies influenced me strongly. Whenever I see the Tricolour, I feel the adrenaline flow. Had I not been an actor, I would have reacted differently on some social issues on screen too. Sometimes I get an opportunity to endorse his ideologies in some way. I did a few films like Kanche and Anthariksham that are high on patriotism. Gandhian principles are relevant forever because they are instrumental for success. Ideologies like being truthful and individual self-development have had a direct influence on my upbringing. My father always tells me not to react immediately to something that’s directed at me. He wants me to think, be truthful and then act. Also, he tells me to constantly update, work hard and build on my potential to create my own identity, and not rest on laurels.If there is anything relevant for the society to follow, it is the Gandhian principles. Unfortunately, the influence of western culture i...