Hanuman Ansh is an intriguing and deeply moving devotional film chronicling the spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, aka Neeb Karori Baba. The movie effortlessly resonates with the audience, being an emotionally uplifting and soulful portrayal of Baba's life. The raw soundtrack elevates the film's appeal, making it a miraculous success at the box office.
Hanuman Ansh has scripted a blockbuster success for its simplicity, which spellbinds the audience. The movie wins millions of hearts not for being a Saint's sermonizing biopic; rather, it subtly serves deeper spiritual wisdom with a sprinkle of humour.
The biopic narrates the journey of a 12-year-old boy, Lakshmi Narayan (Vihaan Shedge), who left his home after his mother's tragic demise. The search for his mother would not be possible until he finds Lord Ram.
The narrative seamlessly flows, tracing Baba's childhood as he wanders from one destination to another. The story follows his transformation from Lakshman Das (Lakshmi Narayan) into the legendary guru.
Written and directed by Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, the story of Hanuman Ansh is set in pre-Independence India. A celluloid depiction of Neem Karoli Baba's spiritual quest and miracles witnessed by his devotees, the story is narrated by a freedom fighter, Dr Ram Nandan Bhosle (Chandan Anand).
Shobhinaw Satyaa's raw and grounded performance as Neem Karoli Baba looks authentic on screen. Armed with a divine charm, a signature smile and perfect comic timing, he pulled the character with grace and elan.
His acclaim-worthy portrayal of Baba wouldn't have been possible without divine intervention. The lead actor finalised for Baba's role fell sick, and in a miraculous turn of events, Satyaa landed the lead role. He joined the Hanuman Ansh team as an Assistant Director, but destiny had other plans for him, and the rest is history.
Neem Karoli Baba was a staunch devotee of Lord Hanuman, and his faith echoes in a film's dialogue when Baba says, “When you recite Hanuman Chalisa, why are you scared?”
In Hindu scriptures, Lord Hanuman is considered a partial manifestation (an ansh) of Lord Shiva. Once a disciple watches Baba surrounded by snakes. He tells Baba, “I feel you are an incarnation of Lord Shiva.” But Baba politely replies, “Whatever is inside your heart, your vision reflects the same.” It's another soul-stirring dialogue from the film.
Filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi's storytelling ensures that the audience stays glued to their seat waiting for the next scene to unfold. The biopic serves deeper wisdom and spiritual lessons with a punch of humour.
The scene where Neem Karoli Baba catches a thief stealing watermelons from someone's field ends with a karmic lesson.
Another comedy scene in which Baba reaches a village well and casually tells a woman named Parvati, “Mother, your husband is about to die, and you will become a widow.” Parvati panics and screams, but with his signature smile, Baba tells her, “But you can save your husband.”
The hilarious recurring catchphrase “Yes, Babaji” makes the audience burst into laughter. Humour continues as frantic villagers follow Parvati to save her husband from the snakebite.
A scene between Baba ji and his wife Ram Beti (Purnima Tiwari) provided a goosebump-inducing moment for many in the audience. Baba ji puts a few mustard seeds onto his tongue, and they miraculously grow into saplings and bloom. Ram Beti witnesses this and gets overwhelmed with devotion.
The film also brought to celluloid the legendary train incident of Neem Karoli Baba. The scene is set in pre-Independence India. Baba is on board a train's first-class compartment when a British officer forcefully orders him to be thrown off the train. Instead of showing anger, Baba embodies calmness and teaches a lesson in humility and divine grace.
The music is raw and soulful and perfectly complemented the devotional drama. The Parvati song (Jab Zid Pe Aa Gayi Parvati), composed and sung by Sadhu Tiwari, resonated with the audience for its regional flavour.
“Maine tere hi bharose” is a heart-touching track composed and sung by a visually impaired musician, Suneel Lodhi.
Renowned American devotional singer Krishna Das provided his devotional chants “Sita Ram” and “Om Namah Shivay” royalty-free for use in the Hanuman Ansh film.
The blockbuster film Hanuman Ansh is produced by Vishal Chaturved, Ragini Sona, Anupriya Nagar and Namrata Singh. The film has crossed the Rs. 300 crore milestone worldwide and reached over Rs. 260 crore net collections in India after 45 days in theatres.
Hanuman Ansh has scripted a blockbuster success for its simplicity, which spellbinds the audience. The movie wins millions of hearts not for being a Saint's sermonizing biopic; rather, it subtly serves deeper spiritual wisdom with a sprinkle of humour.
The Story Of Hanuman Ansh
The biopic narrates the journey of a 12-year-old boy, Lakshmi Narayan (Vihaan Shedge), who left his home after his mother's tragic demise. The search for his mother would not be possible until he finds Lord Ram.
The narrative seamlessly flows, tracing Baba's childhood as he wanders from one destination to another. The story follows his transformation from Lakshman Das (Lakshmi Narayan) into the legendary guru.
Written and directed by Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, the story of Hanuman Ansh is set in pre-Independence India. A celluloid depiction of Neem Karoli Baba's spiritual quest and miracles witnessed by his devotees, the story is narrated by a freedom fighter, Dr Ram Nandan Bhosle (Chandan Anand).
Why Watch This Biopic On Neem Karoli Baba
Shobhinaw Satyaa's raw and grounded performance as Neem Karoli Baba looks authentic on screen. Armed with a divine charm, a signature smile and perfect comic timing, he pulled the character with grace and elan.
His acclaim-worthy portrayal of Baba wouldn't have been possible without divine intervention. The lead actor finalised for Baba's role fell sick, and in a miraculous turn of events, Satyaa landed the lead role. He joined the Hanuman Ansh team as an Assistant Director, but destiny had other plans for him, and the rest is history.
Neem Karoli Baba was a staunch devotee of Lord Hanuman, and his faith echoes in a film's dialogue when Baba says, “When you recite Hanuman Chalisa, why are you scared?”
In Hindu scriptures, Lord Hanuman is considered a partial manifestation (an ansh) of Lord Shiva. Once a disciple watches Baba surrounded by snakes. He tells Baba, “I feel you are an incarnation of Lord Shiva.” But Baba politely replies, “Whatever is inside your heart, your vision reflects the same.” It's another soul-stirring dialogue from the film.
Dramatic Storytelling With A Punch Of Humour
Filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi's storytelling ensures that the audience stays glued to their seat waiting for the next scene to unfold. The biopic serves deeper wisdom and spiritual lessons with a punch of humour.
The scene where Neem Karoli Baba catches a thief stealing watermelons from someone's field ends with a karmic lesson.
Another comedy scene in which Baba reaches a village well and casually tells a woman named Parvati, “Mother, your husband is about to die, and you will become a widow.” Parvati panics and screams, but with his signature smile, Baba tells her, “But you can save your husband.”
The hilarious recurring catchphrase “Yes, Babaji” makes the audience burst into laughter. Humour continues as frantic villagers follow Parvati to save her husband from the snakebite.
A scene between Baba ji and his wife Ram Beti (Purnima Tiwari) provided a goosebump-inducing moment for many in the audience. Baba ji puts a few mustard seeds onto his tongue, and they miraculously grow into saplings and bloom. Ram Beti witnesses this and gets overwhelmed with devotion.
Neeb Karori Baba's Legendary Train Incident
The film also brought to celluloid the legendary train incident of Neem Karoli Baba. The scene is set in pre-Independence India. Baba is on board a train's first-class compartment when a British officer forcefully orders him to be thrown off the train. Instead of showing anger, Baba embodies calmness and teaches a lesson in humility and divine grace.
Raw And Soulful Music
“Maine tere hi bharose” is a heart-touching track composed and sung by a visually impaired musician, Suneel Lodhi.
Renowned American devotional singer Krishna Das provided his devotional chants “Sita Ram” and “Om Namah Shivay” royalty-free for use in the Hanuman Ansh film.
Hanuman Ansh Movie Runs Riot At Box Office
Hanuman Ansh: Cast & Crew
Neem Karoli Baba: Shobhinav Satya
Neem Karoli Baba (child): Vihaan Shedge
Ram Beti: Purnima Tiwari
Dr Ram Nandan Bhosale: Chandan Anand
Mahant ji: Anil Rastogi
Parvati: Neha Paranjpe
Gopal: Bhagwan Das Patel
