BJP MP and actress Hema Malini expressed immense satisfaction over the reception achieved by the movie 'Hanuman Ansh', which is rooted in the spiritual legacy of Neem Karoli Baba. Reflecting on her personal devotion to the Hanuman Ji and Neem Karoli Baba temple located in Mathura, she attributed the film's performance entirely to the blessings of Lord Hanuman. Hema Malini also conveyed that she is personally very excited to watch the film herself in theaters soon.
Young Producer's Debut and Spiritual Narrative
The project 'Hanuman Ansh' has been produced by 21-year-old Anupriya Nagar. Commending the young creator, Hema Malini highlighted that Anupriya is a simple girl with limited prior exposure or experience in the film industry. Despite those circumstances, her dedicated contribution resulted in a film that is garnering an enthusiastic response from moviegoers nationwide.
Produced on a modest budget, the film has succeeded in commanding public attention due to its theme grounded in spiritual philosophy. The entire narrative draws inspiration from the life journey of Neem Karoli Baba. The screenplay and direction of the movie have been handled by Vishal Chaturvedi.
Chief Ministers' Backing and Tax-Free Declaration
The resonance of 'Hanuman Ansh' extends beyond Bollywood into religious and political spheres. Recently, the filmmaking team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to present selected sequences from the movie. The showcased clips highlighted pivotal moments from Neem Karoli Baba's spiritual timeline along with themes associated with the Nath sect.
Furthermore, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami viewed the movie and subsequently announced a complete tax exemption for it across the state of Uttarakhand. Dhami observed that the cinematic work provides viewers with a valuable perspective to appreciate the spiritual journey and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba.
Political Discourse Between Congress and BJP
As the film gains traction in theaters, it has also triggered political reactions. Congress leader Rashid Alvi raised objections, accusing the makers and supporters of leveraging religious sentiments through cinema to pursue faith-based politics. He argued that movies of this nature are deployed to influence public emotion along religious lines.
In response to these comments, BJP leader Ram Kadam defended the movie and dismissed the criticism. Kadam stated that observers should thoroughly analyze the content and core theme of a film before raising questions, emphasizing that not every cultural or spiritual topic should be converted into a matter of political dispute.
Plot Structure: From Freedom Struggle to Baba's Childhood
The storyline of 'Hanuman Ansh' leads the audience through key spiritual events connected to Neem Karoli Baba. The plot opens with an elderly character named Bhosale narrating stories about Neem Karoli Baba to his young grandson. The narrative then shifts chronologically back to the pre-independence era of India.
During this period, Bhosale is portrayed as an active revolutionary fighting for the country's freedom. The movie illustrates how Baba protected him during life-threatening crises throughout the independence movement. Transitioning through series of significant occurrences, the plot eventually traces the childhood of Lakshmi Narayan, the boy who would later become renowned across the world as Neem Karoli Baba.
