At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where the ambitious three-season series Gandhi premiered to a standing ovation, two actors formed an unexpected bond. Tom Felton, known worldwide for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter, shared a lighthearted Instagram post featuring himself, Pratik Gandhi, filmmaker Hansal Mehta, Bhamini Oza, and Kabir Bedi. In his caption, Felton fondly referred to Pratik as his “brother in arms,” celebrating their collaboration on the series. Pratik Gandhi reciprocated the sentiment in the comments, calling Felton his “first friend in England” and adding, “the innocent, emotional, and funny @t22felton. Can’t wait to have you in India.” Adding to the excitement, renowned composer A.R.
Rahman also posted a selfie with Felton, playfully writing “With Draco.” He confirmed that Felton plays a crucial role in the series. Directed by Hansal Mehta and based on Ramachandra Guha’s celebrated biographies, Gandhi Before India and Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, the series features Pratik as Mahatma Gandhi and Felton as Josiah Oldfield, Gandhi’s friend during his time in London. The friendly camaraderie between the two, marked by mutual admiration and a hint of cross-border chemistry, offers a charming glimpse behind the scenes of an epic historical portrayal.