An unexpected and exciting moment occurred at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 when actor Tom Felton, known as Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series, and Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared a selfie. The photo, which Rahman posted on his Instagram, quickly went viral and delighted fans. The two met at the premiere of the upcoming series Gandhi, for which Rahman composed the music and Felton has a major role.
Felton’s Debut in Indian Entertainment
Gandhi marks Tom Felton’s debut in Indian entertainment. In the series, he plays Josiah Oldfield, a close friend of a young Mahatma Gandhi during his time in London. The show, which traces Gandhi’s years as a law student and his early influences, explores how his friendship with Oldfield helped shape his thoughts and writing. Felton, in preparing for the role, stated he relied on a combination of reading, on-the-spot learning with director Hansal Mehta, and historical insights from his grandfather.
