New Delhi: Looks like 2026 is in the name of Bobby Deol. Bobby, who gave back to back hits after Animal, has given a big surprise to the fans over the weekend. The shooting of the fourth season of Prakash Jha's superhit web series 'Ashram' has officially started. Bobby is once again returning in his most dangerous and popular character Baba Nirala.
Shooting begins, makers say – another beginning, Japnam
On August 22, 2026, Prakash Jha Productions made an announcement on Instagram. It was written in the post, Another beginning… Welcome to the new chapter of the Ashram. Japname. Shooting of Ashram 4 begins. With this announcement, the excitement among the fans has doubled.
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Bobby Deol and Prakash Jha also shared a picture of them clapping together. This character of Baba Nirala has been the lifeblood of the Ashram franchise. The first three seasons created a stir on OTT and Baba's dialogues and his swag became popular among the people.
What will happen in 'Ek Badnaam Ashram', the story of jailed Baba
Prakash Jha has already hinted that the title of season 4 could be 'Ek Badnaam Ashram'. This time the story will revolve around Baba Nirala who is in jail. The fight for power inside the ashram will intensify.
Who is the traitor and who is loyal will be revealed. Baba will also have to face new enemies. In the climax of season 3, Pammi i.e. Aditi Pohankar started a legal battle against Baba.
Whereas Esha Gupta, who played Sonia, tried to expand Baba's empire further by presenting him as Lord Nirala. Now in Season 4, the clash between Pammi and Baba is going to become more dangerous.
After Animal, Bobby becomes an even bigger star, to be released in 2027
After Animal, Bobby Deol's stardom has reached the next level. Prakash Jha himself has said that the Ashram series has played the biggest role in Bobby's comeback. Now he is once again returning in the same avatar which made him the king of OTT. At present the makers have only informed about the commencement of shooting.
The release date has not been announced but according to industry sources, the series will stream on Prime Video and MX Player in early 2027. Once again the layers of the game going on in the name of religion, politics, crime and faith will be revealed and a new, more dangerous form of Baba Nirala will be seen.