I’m not a victim: Chris Rock

Chris addressed the infamous Will Smith slapgate recently

Applause Entertainment recently announced a monumental biopic on the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi. Based on the writings of notable historian and author, Ramachandra Guha, the series will be adapted from his two books ‘Gandhi before India’ and ‘Gandhi-The Years that Changed the World’. With Pratik Gandhi headlining the multi-season series, Applause Entertainment announces Hansal Mehta as the director and show runner of the upcoming project.

Sameer Nair of Applause Entertainment said, “The story of Mahatma Gandhi is more than just the story of a great individual; it is also the story of the birth of a nation and many other dramatis personae, who along with Gandhi, gained freedom for India. We at Applause are honored to have this opportunity to tell this important story of India and to bring alive the rich history of the Indian Freedom struggle in a deeply layered multi-season drama series.”

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta said, “When you speak of a historic and iconic figure like Mahatma Gandhi, there is already a great deal of responsibility on you as a filmmaker.

Our vision with the series is to make it as true-to-life as possible and supported by Ramachandra Guha’s work, we are confident and enthusiastic that we will bring audiences something to remember. With a common vision for this ambitious narrative, I am excited to kickstart a new journey, yet again with Sameer and the team at Applause.”

Also joining the creative team is Siddhartha Basu, regarded as the ‘Father of Indian Television Quizzing’. He joins the project as the historical consultant, factual advisor and creative consultant. Siddhartha reunites with Sameer Nair after 22 years of the cult show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Adds Sameer Nair “The making of Gandhi will be an emotional experience, and when a series of this magnitude and importance is made, it needs people who truly believe in its import. With Hansal’s directorial vision, Pratik’s delicately nuanced performance, we are excited to bring Gandhi’s, and India’s journey, to a global audience.”

Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” said comic Chris Rock as he addressed the infamous Will Smith slapgate during a recent comedy show, declaring he was not a victim.

While Rock had previously addressed the incident that was aired live across the world from the 2022 Academy Awards stage, this was his most direct response to the controversy yet.

Hansal Mehta commented, ‘Our vision with the series is to make it as true-tolife as possible’

“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face. I’m not a victim. Yeah, that sh** hurt, motherf ***** . But I shook that sh** off and went to work the next day. I don’t go to the hospital for a paper cut,” said the actor-comic.

Rock is currently touring the country alongside Kevin Hart, reported US Weekly.

While presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars event in March, Rock had joked about Smith’s wife, actor Jada

Pinkett Smith’s bald head. Pinkett Smith has alopecia.

Smith, who had appeared to have laughed at the joke, later strode towards the stage and slapped Rock across his face.

He then returned to his seat and yelled at Rock to “keep my wife’s name out of your f ****** mouth”.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has banned Smith from its membership for 10 years because of the slap.

Rock went out on a solo comedy tour right after the Oscars, but did not talk about the slap in detail.

“I’m still kind of processing what happened. So at some point, I’ll talk about that sh**. And it will be serious and funny,” he had told a Boston audience at his first show post-slap.

While Rock had previously addressed the incident, this was his most direct response to the controversy yet