The first banknotes to feature a picture of 'Bapu' was not released till 1969 on the occasion of Gandhi's birth centenary. An image depicting Mahatma Gandhi seated with his Sevagram Ashram in the background,

Mahatma Gandhi 's face on Indian currency is something we all recognize, but did you know he wasn't the first pick for this honor? The story of how his image went from being turned down to becoming a key part of India's currency notes is a fascinating journey through history and national identity.

Mahatma Gandhi's image was not the immediate choice post-independence, and only after years of deliberation did his face come to symbolise India's currency

Mahatma Gandhis face on Indian currency feels like a natural fit now, but it wasnt the original plan. Delving into how his image came to adorn our money is a story of historical transitions and national symbolism.

The fake currency used to dupe the owner of a Ahmedabad-based bullion firm used misspelled Reserve Bank of India as 'Resole Bank of India'

As per the Ahmedabad City police, the accused set up an elaborate plan to trap the victim, a bullion trader, including setting up a fake office where the gold was delivered.

The fake currency, which hilariously bore the misspelled label "Resole Bank of India," was presented to his staff in exchange for 2.1 kgs of gold on September 24.

Kher is currently had a bunch of movies in his pipeline. The actor will next be seen in The Signature and Kangana Ranaut's Emergency.

It's no secret that veteran actor Anupam Kher is an invaluable asset to Indian cinema. However, the counterfeiters in Gujarat cranked up his value when they decided to paste his picture on fake Rs 500 denomination notes worth Rs 1.