Hanuman part. :Bollywood film 'Hanuman Ansh' is in the news these days not only for its story and box office performance but also for a very emotional reason. According to the film's producer Ragini Sona, Neem Karoli Baba's daughter Girija ji, also known as Amma ji, has watched the film about 15 times. The special thing is that Ragini claims that every time after watching the film, Amma ji became emotional and tears came out of her eyes. This reaction of Baba's family is considered very special for the film team.
Wanted to take Amma ji's blessings before release
The film's director Vishal Chaturvedi and producer Ragini Sona were working on the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba for a long time. Ragini told in a conversation with Screen that before the release of the film, both of them wanted to contact Baba's daughter Girija ji and seek her blessings. After a lot of efforts, both of them talked to him on phone. According to Ragini, during the conversation she had asked Amma ji whether she would like to watch the film. On this she said that she will watch the film only when she feels that the right time has come for it. Later he watched the film and after that the process of watching it again and again started.
Have watched the film 15 times, got emotional every time
Ragini Sona told that Amma ji has watched 'Hanuman Ansh' about 15 times till now. According to the producer, he had tears in his eyes every time he watched the film. This reaction is also important for the film team because the story is directly related to the life of Neem Karoli Baba and his spiritual journey. For Ragini, this was not just a viewer's reaction. She sees this as a special acceptance and blessing from Baba's family. He told that Amma ji's emotional reaction deeply affected the entire team.
Called conversation with Amma ji a life-changing experience.
Ragini also shared the experience of a conversation she had with Amma ji, which she described as very special. When Girija ji asked her where she got the inspiration to make a film, Ragini narrated an incident from her childhood. She told that when she was about six years old, she met Neem Karoli Baba. Director Vishal Chaturvedi told about his research on Baba and his desire to convey his story to the people through film. During the conversation, Ragini also mentioned that her father was posted in Nainital.
Amma ji remembered 50 years old things
According to Ragini, after hearing this, Amma ji took her father's name and also shared such information about the location of his house in Agra, which Ragini believes to be about five decades old. Not only this, he also took the name of Ragini's elder brother. Ragini told that she was surprised during this conversation. He asked Amma ji how she knew such old and personal things. In response to this, Amma ji reportedly said that she was seeing everything just like that before her eyes. Ragini described this experience as emotional.
'We felt as if Baba himself was present in his form'
Later Ragini also met Girija ji face to face. He told that before starting work on the film, the team did not even know that Neem Karoli Baba's daughter was alive. When she met him, Ragini felt a glimpse of Baba in his behavior and personality. Ragini said that she saw Baba's image in Girija ji and she felt as if Baba himself was present among her. He also told that Amma ji still implements Baba's teachings in her life. In particular, Baba's message 'Love everyone, feed everyone' was said to be an important part of his life.
Best wishes to the team from Baba's family
The team of 'Hanuman Ansh' has also met Dhananjay ji, grandson of Neem Karoli Baba. Ragini described Baba's family as very simple and loving. According to him, getting blessings from the family was no less than a special experience for the team. Describing Baba's family as her real 'part', Ragini said that through the film, the life and thoughts of Neem Karoli Baba are reaching more and more people. The effort of the team behind the production of the film has also been to bring Baba's spiritual journey and his message before the audience.
Great performance of the film at the box office too
'Hanuman Ansh', based on a spiritual story, has also performed strongly at the box office. According to data from trade website Sacknilk, the film has collected more than Rs 347.05 crore worldwide. The film is directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and its story revolves around the life of Neem Karoli Baba and his spiritual journey.