Aashram, an MX Player Original explores the dark and mysterious world of Godman in India.
Starring actor Bobby Deol in the lead, the trailer of Aashram released earlier this week; its opening dialogue “Main aap sabko moksha ki rah par leke jaaunga” [I will lead you through the path to salvation] sets the tone of the subject.
Set in a fictional city of Kashipur, a self-proclaim Godman named Baba Nirala is worshipped as the community’s Messiah.
His aashram is promoted to be different from “typical aashrams” where Baba Nirala’s devotees have blind faith in him and his Godly work.
Scene from AashramWhat follows in the rest of the trailer is a mirror of our society where people’s insecurities and weaknesses are exploited in the name of faith and devotion.
There’s politics, corruption, deceit, manipulation and even murder on the pretext of preaching for peace.
The trailer of Aashram may remind you of the real-life case of self-proclaimed Godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh who led a religious cult by the name of ‘Dera Sacha Sauda’ and is now a convicted rapist and murderer.
You can watch the trailer here:
Bobby Deol is making his digital debut after a long hiatus from mainstream commercial films.
Aashram will be streaming on MX Player on 28 August, 2020.
