Gandhigiri is an informal word in Bambaiya Hindi which denotes Gandhism. The term was popularised by the 2006 bollywood movie Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Bambaiyya Hindi, Mumbaiyya, or Bombay Hindi (Hindi: बंबय्या हिंदी) is a vernacular form of Hindi spoken primarily in Mumbai (Bombay, formerly). ... Gandhism (or Gandhi-ism) is an informal reference to the vision, core inspirations, principles, beliefs and philosophy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian Independence Movement. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. ... Lage Raho Munna Bhai (Hindi: लगे रहो मुन्नाभाई, English: Carry on Munna Bhai) is an award-winning 2006 Bollywood musical comedy directed by Rajkumar Hirani, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi. ...

Etymology

Gandhigiri is a portmanteau of the words Gandhi and Giri; and may be loosely translated as practising what Gandhi preached in informal Bambaiya Hindi. The word "Giri" is a colloquial suffix. X-giri means one action or the set of all actions characteristic of X. Thus, "Dadagiri" means "the actions characteristic of a dada (= bully)", "chamchagiri" means the actions characteristic of a chamcha (=sycophant). Not to be confused with Entomology, the study of insects. ... Look up portmanteau word in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી), called... Bambaiyya Hindi, Mumbaiyya, or Bombay Hindi (Hindi: बंबय्या हिंदी) is a vernacular form of Hindi spoken primarily in Mumbai (Bombay, formerly). ...

Meaning

Gandhigiri denotes modifying one's principles and lifestyle reflecting the moral principles of Satya (the Truth), Ahimsa (non-violence), Sahishnuta (Tolerance) and Ekta (Unity) as practised in real life by Mahatma Gandhi. People adopting Ganghigiri solve problems with perseverance, non-violence and tolerance (not having anger or hatred towards the ones you are opposing) rather than with violence. Gandhigiri aims to overcome 'Dadagiri' or 'bullyism' by encouraging people to adopt non-violent and constructive ways to solve a problem.^[1] Satya is a true badman. ... Ahimsa (Devanagari: ; IAST ) is a Sanskrit term meaning non-violence (literally: the avoidance of violence - himsa). ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Gujarati: , Hindi: , IAST: mohandās karamcand gāndhī, IPA: ) (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948), was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. ...

Use in popular culture

According to an 09 September 2006 article in The Times of India, the 2006 Bollywood film, Lage Raho Munna Bhai popularised the term Gandhigiri. ^[2] Some, according to The Washington Post, have suggested that this phenomenon could be attributed to the film simplifying Gandhi's "lofty ideals" and conveying them "in contemporary, colloquial language".^[3] Others, according to The Christian Science Monitor, have noted that the appeal of the film lies in the fact that "Gandhi gets his hands dirty. He appears as an apparition only visible to the wayward gangster, counseling him on how to help others deal with everyday problems." ^[4] An 13 October, 2006 article in The Boston Globe, states that this reawakening of an interest in Gandhi through the concept of Gandhigiri has had a positive impact in India and suggests, "What America needs is a film that encourages people to take up Gandhigiri, Kinggiri, or Kennedygiri. If it worked for Bollywood, it could work for Hollywood".^[5] September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Times of India, often abbreviated as TOI, is one of Indias leading daily newspapers, owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. ... Lage Raho Munna Bhai (Hindi: लगे रहो मुन्नाभाई, English: Carry on Munna Bhai) is an award-winning 2006 Bollywood musical comedy directed by Rajkumar Hirani, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and with a screenplay by Abhijat Joshi. ... The Washington Post is the largest newspaper in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. ... The Christian Science Monitor (CSM) is an international newspaper published daily, Monday through Friday. ... October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Globe is the most widely-circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ... “Martin Luther King” redirects here. ... JFK redirects here. ... ...

Notes

September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (116th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 2 is the 275th day (276th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 90 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

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• Gandhi and Gandhigiri Chic - Open Source (radio show)
• Cricketgiri in lines of Gandhigiri
• gandhigiri.org
• gandhigiri.co.in
• Gandhigiri 2 View - Real Life Examples of Gandhigiri
• Is Gandhigiri just a passing fad? - Varsha Das Director, National Gandhi Museum