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Detailed explanation-1: -National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has discovered 30 reels of unedited footage on Mahatma Gandhi that amounts to almost six hours of duration.

Detailed explanation-2: -The film was produced by The Gandhi National Memorial Fund in cooperation with the Films Division of the Government of India, and was directed and scripted by Vithalbhai Jhaveri. Jhaveri also provides the commentary throughout the film.

Detailed explanation-3: - His first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University in February 1916. Here in his speech, Gandhiji charged the Indian elite with a lack of concern for the labouring poor. Gandhiji speech was at the opening of BHU was a statement of intent to make Indian nationalism more properly.

Detailed explanation-4: -In February 1916, Gandhi was invited to speak at the laying of the foundation stone of the Banaras Hindu University. The Viceroy and many of the most important people of India were there. Gandhi clad in a Kathiawadi long coat and turban, rose to speak.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gandhi is also known as “Mahatma” and “Father of the Nation”. The title “Mahatma” was awarded to him by Rabindranath Tagore. Addressed as “Netaji”, he is one of the greatest freedom fighters in Indian history.