Ben Kingsley won an Academy Award for his role as the title character in the film Gandhi (1982). To prepare for the role of the legendary Indian leader, he did extensive research, including adopting Mahatma Gandhi’s habits of practicing yoga and eating a vegetarian diet. Critics noted his strong resemblance to Gandhi in the film, and the performance remains one of Kingsley’s most acclaimed characterizations.
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