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Mahesh Mirza is a fictional character from the anime Nobunagun, where he serves as an E-Gene Holder who manifests the spirit and abilities of Mahatma Gandhi. His real name is Mahesh Mirza, and he is often referred to by the designation of his historical progenitor. He is depicted as a teenage boy with black hair cut to ear length, black eyes, and tanned skin, distinguishing him physically among the cast.

In terms of personality, Mahesh comes across as one of the more level-headed and calm members of the eccentric group of E-Gene Holders. He often exhibits the demeanor of a sensible and ordinary person, providing a contrast to the more flamboyant or aggressive personalities of his comrades. However, this reserved and peaceful behavior is primarily a trait of his combat persona. When not in battle, his personality shifts to become noticeably more forward and proactive, especially in his interactions with women. He is known to be prone to teasing his female teammate, Shio Ogura, highlighting a playful and flirtatious side that contrasts sharply with his defensive combat style.

As the E-Gene Holder of Mahatma Gandhi, a figure renowned for non-violence, Mahesh’s role in battle is purely defensive. His primary and most notable ability is the generation of powerful force-fields, which act as an impenetrable barrier to protect himself and his allies from enemy attacks. Despite the effectiveness of this power, he personally dislikes it, finding the very concept of a "barrier" to be uncool or unstylish, and he is often exasperated by his teammates who deliberately refer to it as such. His defensive capabilities are crucial to his team's strategy, allowing him to push back enemy forces and create defensive perimeters during combat. While his power is formidable, it has limits, and he can be pushed to the edge of his endurance when forced to maintain his shields against overwhelming opposition.

Mahesh is a member of the second platoon within the organization DOGOO, which fights against the alien threat known as the Evolutionary Invasion Objects. His key relationships are with his direct teammates, including Shio Ogura (the E-Gene Holder of Oda Nobunaga), Adam Muirhead (Jack the Ripper), and Jess Beckham (Isaac Newton). Throughout the series, Mahesh develops primarily through his experiences in combat, fighting alongside his comrades and being pushed to his limits in desperate situations. In critical battles, he works in coordination with other E-Gene Holders, such as using his barriers in tandem with another character's abilities to trap the enemy, demonstrating his growth as a reliable and essential member of the team.