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Gandhi is the family name of a number of prominent 20th century Indian politicians and leaders. It is most commonly used to refer to Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948), one of the leaders of India's independence movement, frequently called Mahatma Gandhi, and known to Indians as the Father of the Nation. It may also be used to refer to the Gandhi family, descendants of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru and a major force in Indian politics. Some important members of this dynasty were:

• Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru; no relation to Mohandas Gandhi; got last name Gandhi after marrying Feroze Gandhi
• Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991), son of Indira Gandhi
• Sanjay Gandhi (1946-1980), son of Indira Gandhi
• Sonia Gandhi (born 1947?), widow of Rajiv Gandhi

Gandhi is also the name of a 1982 film, a dramatized biography of Mohandas Gandhi. See Gandhi (film).

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