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When I began in-depth research for the film Gandhi, one of the most endearing revelations was the importance of the role played by the Mahatma’s wife, Kastur.

‘Ba’, as she was known, was an extraordinary woman: forgiving, courageous and incredibly loyal. As Gandhiji’s most devoted disciple, she was also his severest and most influential critic. The marriage was not one of their own choosing, yet it developed into a true love match, largely through Ba’s willingness to share every aspect of the spartan lifestyle her husband imposed on himself and his closest followers.

Ba was portrayed in the film by a remarkable actress called Rohini Hattangady. She, I sincerely believe, captured the essence of a woman who was no mere footnote in history but the Mahatma’s partner in every sense of the word.

And now, through the words of her grandson, Arun, Ba’s story is at last set down for posterity. A labour of love that is welcome indeed.

Lord Attenborough CBE