Machan Baba: After Neem Karauli Baba, now the life of Devraha Baba Inspired by the movie ‘Machan Baba’ Is going to be made. The title poster of the film has been released. The makers have planned to release it in 2027. The film is being produced under the banner of Ojas Films. Its creators are Britain-based Indian-origin businesswoman Poonam Gupta OBE and America-based entrepreneur Vikalp Paliwal.
Poonam Gupta is known as ‘Paper Queen’ in the British business world. He has gained international recognition through his business group. Whereas co-producer Vikalp Paliwal was born and brought up in Lucknow. He currently lives in Austin city of Texas state of America and is associated with information technology and real estate business.
There will also be mention of the relationship between Neem Karauli Baba and Devraha Baba.
Neem Karauli Baba and Devraha Baba were active in almost the same period. There is mention of the meetings of the two saints in the memoirs and oral accounts found during the research being done for ‘Machan Baba’. According to these accounts, Neem Karauli Baba had special respect for Devraha Baba.
‘Emphasis will be on serious research with devotion’
The film’s producer Poonam Gupta OBE said that the life of Devraha Baba is very interesting from spiritual as well as historical and humanitarian point of view. Many incidents related to his age, lifestyle of living on the scaffold, connection with common people and meetings with prominent personalities of the country are still a topic of discussion among the people.
Poonam Gupta said, “It will be our endeavor to present this story with reverence as well as with serious research and cinematic sensitivity.”
Who was Devraha Baba?
Devraha Baba was a famous saint in many areas of Uttar Pradesh and North India. The word ‘Devaraha’ associated with his name is believed to be related to his early life and location, although there are varying beliefs about its origin. He was mainly associated with many places including Deoria region of Uttar Pradesh and Vrindavan. People came to him from far and wide to seek spiritual guidance and blessings.
The most special identity of Devraha Baba was his high wooden scaffold. He lived on this platform built on the banks of the river and used to meet devotees there.
The most talked about mystery of Devraha Baba’s life was his age. It was believed among his followers that he lived for 150 to 250 years or even more. Some people said his age was even higher than this.
Took Mahasamadhi in Vrindavan in 1990
Devraha Baba took Mahasamadhi on 19 June 1990 in Vrindavan. Even after his death, his followers remained connected to his teachings, sadhana and memories. His Samadhi place in Vrindavan is an important place for devotees.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, during a speech in Parliament in 2009, had said that Britain’s King George V had also met Devraha Baba in 1911. Former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi also used to come to seek blessings from him.