Nathuram Godse

Criminal

Birthday May 19, 1910

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Nov 15, 1949 (39)

About

Indian man who assassinated peace leader Mahatma Gandhi by shooting him in January 1948. He was a member of right-wing nationalist groups like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and was eventually hanged for the assassination.

Before Fame

He attended school in Baramati and later dropped out of high school to become an activist.

Trivia

His crimes led to the temporary banning of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh nationalist group to which he belonged.

Family Life

His parents raised him as a girl until the birth of his little brother, Gopal.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor Horst Buchholz in the 1963 film Nine Hours to Rama.