Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards on October 31, 1984
Indira Gandhi, took over as India's third Prime Minister on January 24, 1966, following Shastri's death and remained in office till March 24, 1977, when public ire against the Emergency saw her swept out of power. Though a strong leader, she was
Jalandhar: A Punjabi film on the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi will release on August 22.
The cast and the director of the film -- 'Kaum de Heerein' -- were in the city as part of the movie's promotion.
Describing the film as a "historical drama", director Satish Katyal said it has given biographical accounts of Gandhi's assassins and bodyguards Beant and Satwant Singh.
Since the film is based on a sensitive issue, Katyal said he faced a lot of difficulties while making it and was not allowed to shoot at many places.
Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards on October 31, 1984.
( Source : PTI )
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