1982 biopic starring Ben Kingsley that won eight Oscars (6)

I believe the answer is:

gandhi

(Other definitions for gandhi that I've seen before include "Indian nationalist and spiritual leader" , "Leader who preached non-violence" , "Indira, Rajiv or Sonia" , "Leader of Indian independence movement" , "popular leader" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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