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"Aashram" is an Indian Hindi-language web series that explores the intersection of faith, power, and corruption in contemporary society. Created by filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his socially relevant films, "Aashram" delves into the murky world of spiritual leaders and their unchecked influence over their followers.

The series follows the journey of Baba Nirala, played by Bobby Deol, a charismatic and enigmatic guru who has built a sprawling empire around his Aashram (spiritual retreat). On the surface, Baba Nirala presents himself as a benevolent figure, offering spiritual solace and healing to his devotees. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that behind his saintly facade lies a web of deceit, manipulation, and criminal activities.

Through its narrative, "Aashram" confronts themes of blind faith, exploitation, and the abuse of power. It sheds light on how individuals in positions of authority can exploit their followers' trust for personal gain, while also exploring the complex dynamics between faith, spirituality, and morality.

The series has garnered attention for its gripping storyline, compelling performances, and its bold portrayal of societal issues. It serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the darker aspects of religious institutions and the consequences of unchecked authority.

"Aashram" is available for streaming on various platforms and has resonated with audiences for its gritty realism and exploration of timely social issues.
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00:30What's going on?
00:34Sir, something is going on.
00:35People are not talking openly about it.
00:38If we look at it from a 360 degree angle,
00:40the day we found Chotelal Bhaiya's body,
00:42he had gone to Bhopa Jungle exactly two days ago.
00:45And a week before that,
00:47a senior servant of the ashram was killed there.
00:50So, all we heard is that the ashram is purely Bhugdi.
00:52Hmm.
00:55Dude,
00:56Bhugdi's entire Karara Forest is an armory.
00:59What does the ashram want in this forest?
01:02Sir, that's why I've been saying this for the past two months.
01:04Let's put it under cover.
01:09Are you sure you can do it?
01:12Sir, I've done it before.
01:13I'm very brave.
01:16Okay.
01:17Thank you, sir.
01:30Didi, he's Mr. Krishnakumar.
01:32He was the one who responded to him at the matrimonial site.
01:37Bhaiya told me everything about you.
01:41I'm the sales executive of this pharmaceutical company.
01:44Please sit.
01:45I'll get you some tea.
01:52I like you a lot.
01:57If you don't mind,
01:59I'd like to meet you.
02:02The rules of the ashram are very strict here.
02:05They don't allow that.
02:08Don't you want to leave this place?
02:13There's no point in wanting to leave.
02:18It's not easy to leave.
02:23Just try it once.
02:27I'm not in a hurry.
02:29I can wait.
02:42Excuse me.
02:46Yes, Krishna.
02:48Jai Hind, sir.
02:49I've settled here.
02:51Goodbye.
02:52Keep in touch.
02:54Okay, sir.
02:59Jai Hind.
03:00Jai Hind.
03:01Jai Hind.
03:02Jai Hind.
03:03Jai Hind.
03:04Jai Hind.
03:05Jai Hind.
03:06Jai Hind.
03:07Jai Hind.
03:08Jai Hind.
03:09Jai Hind.
03:10Jai Hind.
03:11Jai Hind.
03:12Jai Hind.
03:13Jai Hind.
03:14Jai Hind.
03:15Jai Hind.
03:16Jai Hind.
03:17Jai Hind.
03:18Jai Hind.
03:19Jai Hind.
03:20Jai Hind.
03:21Jai Hind.
03:22Jai Hind.
03:23Jai Hind.
03:24Jai Hind.
03:25Jai Hind.
03:26Jai Hind.
03:27Jai Hind.
03:29Jai Hind.
03:30Jai Hind.
03:31Jai Hind.
03:54What happened, Gohil?
03:56Uncle, the demand for laddoos has not decreased, but it is not increasing either.
04:02Whenever there is a program for Tinkaji, the demand increases. Otherwise...
04:06Do the program. Do as much as you want. Who has stopped you?
04:10Yes.
04:12Uncle, actually in the last two months, we have done five concerts in this city.
04:22We have become bonafide. Overexposed.
04:24Uncle, you make Tinka the brand ambassador of the ashram.
04:29Tinka is our youth icon.
04:32Everywhere you will get a chance to tour and program like a youth leader.
04:37Then the demand for laddoos will never decrease.
04:46You should have told me this earlier, you fool. Let's make him the minister.
04:51Youth welfare minister.
04:54Did you keep feeding laddoos to the youth of the state?
04:58Congratulations.
05:00Shall I make you swear tomorrow?
05:03Tinka, minister.
05:06Uncle.
05:12It's okay.
05:14Uncle, thank you.
05:15It's okay.
05:16I won't forget your favor.
05:17We have just got to know that Bhagwan Nirala has decided to make his favorite pop singer Tinka Singh the minister.
05:26He is going to join the cabinet of Mr. Hukum Singh very soon.
05:29And the fans were overjoyed to hear this news.
05:34Okay.
05:36Okay.
05:39Uncle, you...
05:40Thank you.
05:59Uncle.
06:00Yes.
06:01Mr. Parjari has come.
06:02Both the boys have gone.
06:05Early in the morning?
06:08How did the girl come here?
06:11Japnaam.
06:14Japnaam, Mr. Parjari.
06:20Is everything fine?
06:23Can anything be fine when you are around?
06:28I have to do what I have to do.
06:32Go.
06:33Call your father.
06:37He must be in his meditation right now.
06:41It's okay, uncle.
06:43I will also sit in meditation today.
06:46Call me when you are distracted.
06:51Okay.
06:54Then I will have to distract him.
07:01Now the devotees have started seeing God.
07:04You also take God's blessings.
07:06I don't know about the human from Monty.
07:09But he has definitely become a saint.
07:12And now God from a saint.
07:15It's right.
07:19I hope your tears haven't decreased yet.
07:23Don't you sleep at night?
07:26You have been disturbing my sleep for a long time.
07:30Anyway.
07:32Let it go.
07:34Let it go.
07:36Whatever happened with us, it happened.
07:38We will cut it somehow.
07:41But now you have become God.
07:44At least set your children's future.
07:48I have thought about them.
07:50Life is set, super set.
07:52Bungalow.
07:53I have got the entire possession.
07:54They have to pay 10,000 pounds a month.
07:56That's it.
07:58You are getting Rakhel's maintenance done.
08:00Take it.
08:02Every month just sit in this hope that when will your alms come in the account.
08:13That's enough now.
08:15Now I want something strong and permanent.
08:19Own.
08:21Strong and permanent?
08:23What is that?
08:26This.
08:27This.
08:30Tinka Singh.
08:32He jumps on the stage like a monkey and tears his throat.
08:35And you have kept him in the sky.
08:38So what is missing in our Guddu?
08:40Why can't our Guddu's photo come in between these people's photos?
08:45You are distributing ministerial posts like sweets.
08:49Have you thought about your children?
08:53Yes, so what do you mean?
08:57I have thought about it.
09:05Make him a minister.
09:12If he stays on the ministerial post for five years, his life will improve.
09:16And then I will stay in the background.
09:18I will make a future too.
09:21You just do this much work.
09:23We will not demand anything more from him.
09:27Have you put your mind in the pickle box?
09:30Guddu is not even busy now.
09:33He can't vote.
09:35How will he become a minister?
09:37I knew you would say something like this.
09:39That's why I had done all the setting.
09:41I have arranged everything.
09:43Look at this.
09:44I have also got his adult birth certificate made.
09:52According to the document, Guddu is 25 years old.
09:56That means three years before my marriage, my son was born.
10:02What difference does it make?
10:03Who is going to raise a question when we run the government?
10:07We don't run the government.
10:09Hukam Singh runs it.
10:11We run the ashram.
10:14If you want salvation, you can get it.
10:21Forget about looking up, Babaji.
10:26As far as salvation is concerned,
10:28I will get it for you whenever you say.
10:35I will definitely make him a minister.
10:39You can see.
10:40Let's go.
10:42I will break his neck.
10:44Hey, Mr. Parjai.
10:46Hey, Mr. Parjai.
10:47It's not good to be so angry.
10:48You will get diabetes.
10:50Hey, Mr. Parjai.
10:55What should I do?
11:25Hey, Mr. Parjai.
11:56Aa...
12:03Aa...
12:10Dhani Sagar
12:22Hi.
12:26I bow to Lord Niralaji.
12:28I bow to my wife, Bannu Devi.
12:32We are fortunate to be at your feet.
12:34Come.
12:38Sit.
12:40Thank you.
12:42I saw you for the first time years ago.
12:46You were campaigning with your father.
12:50You were young then.
12:52You are still the same.
12:53You are full of bright energy.
12:58It was different then.
13:00Monty...
13:01Sorry.
13:03Baba Niralaji supported me in winning.
13:06Look at me today.
13:07I am in the form of God.
13:13Tell me.
13:16What do you want to say?
13:20Look...
13:24He might have become God for the world.
13:27But he is not doing any good for us.
13:33Yes.
13:34I didn't understand.
13:37Ever since Monty Baba became Niralaji,
13:40he has turned a blind eye to us.
13:44I have done so much for him.
13:47And today he forgot everything.
13:53He became a Baba and sat in the ashram.
13:57And left his children as orphans.
14:01But why?
14:04Baba can do anything in a jiffy.
14:08Tell me.
14:10We are also at your service.
14:14Then do one thing for me.
14:16Take my son to your ministry.
14:24All our sorrows will be over.
14:27We will be able to live a respectable life.
14:31Did you talk to Babaji?
14:34Yes.
14:36I did.
14:40He said that he runs an ashram.
14:45You run the government.
14:48Only you can do something.
14:51I have come with a lot of hope.
14:54You...
14:55Just do this much for me, Chief Minister.
14:58It will be a great favour.
15:03I will be of great help to you.
15:07I have all the evidence of your God's evil deeds.
15:21Now that you have come to us, it is our duty to serve you.
15:28Let your sons enjoy their old age.
15:32You make arrangements to take an oath.
15:36Me?
15:38Yes, of course.
15:39You will be fine.
15:43How will I repay your favours?
15:46Glory to God.
15:47Glory to God.
15:48Glory to God.
15:50I...
15:52I, Banno Singh...
15:54...take this oath as a witness to God...
15:58...that I will have true faith in the constitution of India.
16:05How did you like our surprise, Gopaji?
16:09Both women and war.
16:10Both of them.
16:12I mean...
16:14...all of them were happy.
16:18I am very happy today.
16:26I have fulfilled my responsibility towards Babaji.
16:29It is your responsibility, isn't it?
16:31Why didn't you ask him before giving him the mandate bundle?
16:35Why?
16:36What happened?
16:37I...
16:38Aren't you happy?
16:39I, Banno Singh...
16:40Did I make a mistake?
16:41...take this oath as a witness to God...
16:43If you say, I will cancel it.
16:46I will tell the media...
16:47No, how will you cancel it?
16:48How will you stop it?
16:50Your reputation will be tarnished.
16:53We will settle it later.
16:55I think you and Babaji...
17:04You both will be surprised.
17:06Even we were surprised when you became the Chief Minister.
17:11Gopaji...
17:12...you also give heart attacks in jokes.
17:14First of all, we have to win the hearts of the youth in the state.
17:18Get the proposal of entertainment programs ready in schools and colleges.
17:22The thing is...
17:23...entertainment should be our priority.
17:26Give us the report of this 27th project.
17:30Yes, madam.
17:33We will approve all of them.
17:37We will also pass your budget.
17:41We will work as hard as you say.
17:46But tell me one thing, Mr. Secretary.
17:48Yes?
17:50What will we get as a reward for our hard work?
17:55Don't worry, madam.
17:57All the percentage has been fixed.
17:59You just tell us where to send it.
18:03Okay then.
18:04Yes.
18:07We are on behalf of the government.
18:10All of you come out.
18:12Come on.
18:13There is no need to be afraid.
18:15I want to talk to all of you.
18:18All of you gather in front of the Panchayat building.
18:24I have some important things to tell you.
18:28Someone has complained about electricity, water and sewage from your locality.
18:37Bring the municipality and the collector's office.
18:41I have written many letters.
18:44Who is he?
18:45Come in front.
18:48There is no need to be afraid.
18:51We have come here to help you.
18:54No one's name is written in these letters.
18:57Only one citizen's name is written.
19:01How will we help him until that one citizen comes in front of us?
19:07Come on.
19:08Who is he?
19:09Come in front.
19:10Don't be afraid.
19:11I am telling you again, there is no need to be afraid.
19:14We are on behalf of the government.
19:16Who is he?
19:17Come on.
19:18Who is he?
19:19Come in front.
19:25Sir.
19:30Yes, tell me.
19:31I am that one citizen, Pratima Mandal.
19:34Sir, the situation here is very bad.
19:38Every day someone or the other is dying of dengue malaria.
19:42And there is no one to listen to me.
19:46After all, what should I do?
19:50After all, what should I do?
19:52You have done a very courageous job.
19:54The district officer here, taking note of your letters,
19:58has filled the entire municipality.
20:00He has given a month's ultimatum to fix all the arrangements.
20:16Complaining to the police against Baba?
20:19They themselves are looking for you like a wolf.
20:23It will be a suicide to go to them.
20:27There is only one way to the court.
20:29But how do we go there?
20:31Their eyes are everywhere.
20:37That's why I am telling you, we won't go ourselves.
20:43We can at least file a complaint.
20:46I will tell the whole world what this Baba is really.
20:54And there must be someone.
20:57Some big officer, collector, judge, minister, prime minister.
21:02Or some president.
21:05Someone's eyes will be on our letter.
21:10Let's try.
21:11Let's try.
21:14But don't expect anything from this girl.
21:18There was no Baba sitting in front of her today.
21:22All the big, small officers, ministers,
21:26are waiting for Baba's signal.
21:42Baba
21:53Baba
22:11Baba
22:19Baba
22:27Baba
22:34Baba
23:04Baba
23:34Baba
23:52Baba
24:04Baba
24:16Sheikh, you?
24:28I couldn't talk to you.
24:30So I got busy with the service.
24:33Service?
24:35With Baba's grace, I got a job as a medical assistant at the hospital.
24:42I see.
24:44Anything else?
24:46I'll tell you when I find something else.
24:50Keep following me.
25:02Baba
25:04Baba
25:06Baba
25:08Baba
25:10Baba
25:12Baba
25:14Baba
25:16Baba
25:18Baba
25:20Baba
25:22Baba
25:24Baba
25:26Baba
25:28Baba
25:30Baba
25:33Baba
25:54Are you mad?
25:59I'm already following you.
26:02This is the wrong place, Ashok.
26:06There is no one here after coming here.
26:10It's okay.
26:12I also want to be in the forest.
26:32There is a road on the left.
26:35It's an old road.
26:38Is it possible to go there?
26:41There is a road on the left.
26:44I can't go there.
26:46Ashok, I'm sorry.
26:48I'm sorry.
26:50I'm sorry.
26:52You can go there.
26:58Ashok, I'm sorry.
26:59Sir.
27:06If you could see…
27:09We will see.
27:10Give it to me.
27:21Give me letter.
27:22Sir.
27:23Sir, letter.
27:24Come on, give him.
27:26Sir, I just wanted to ask what happens to the letters of the judge?
27:34When did you write it?
27:35I wrote it last week.
27:38Sir, I can't find the time to read the case filed 13 years ago.
27:43And you are talking about the past.
27:46Go now.
27:49Go now.
27:57Ah...
28:09Ah...
28:19Ah...
28:26Ah...
28:29Hail Lord Shiva!
28:32Hail Lord Shiva!
28:36Hail Lord Shiva!
28:39I have been doing penance for years.
28:42I have attained the meaning of life.
28:46I keep sharing the same meaning.
28:49My devotees,
28:51who believe in me,
28:54they get the meaning of life.
28:58Their path is clear.
29:01They never get lost.
29:06Chant!
29:07Chant!
29:08Hail Lord Shiva!
29:12Hail Lord Shiva!
29:23Hail Lord Shiva!
29:28Hail Lord Shiva!
29:33Hail Lord Shiva!
29:37Hey!
29:39You forgot this.
29:44How many letters did you write?
29:4632 in total.
29:48And how many answers did you get?
29:50Nothing is going to happen, Pammi.
29:52There are petitions filed for 13 years.
29:55They are eating dust.
29:57They don't have time.
30:02I won't give up.
30:05I will keep writing
30:07until someone reads it.
30:10No matter how many years it takes.
30:20Hail Lord Shiva!
30:28Hail Lord Shiva!
30:31With your blessings,
30:32such a big plan
30:33has reached its destination so quickly.
30:36No, brother. It's not like that.
30:39Everyone's contribution will be right.
30:41Yours too.
30:43But the most important
30:45is of Mr. Dinkha Singh
30:46and Mr. Rocky.
30:49I would say
30:50that they are the leaders
30:52of this entire business.
30:57Dear God!
30:59This is all yours.
31:01We are yours too.
31:02Dear God!
31:03We will make this
31:04an army of an international
31:05pharmaceutical company.
31:08And the equipments we need
31:10to make the finest drugs
31:12have been ordered
31:13from Germany and Switzerland.
31:15Dear God!
31:16All the investors
31:17at your feet
31:18are ready to give their full investment.
31:21We just need your signature.
31:24Tell me what to do.
31:26Their words
31:27and blessings are enough.
31:29Just this
31:31small formality
31:32if you could do.
31:41It's a good thing.
31:42It's a good thing.
31:45But the company directors' names
31:46are not right.
31:48I don't understand.
31:50Didn't you hear what dad said?
31:52The leaders of this project
31:53are Mr. Dinkha Singh and Mr. Rocky.
31:56And the company's owner
31:57is also here.
32:04Thank you so much.
32:06It's absolutely right.
32:08We don't separate them
32:09from us.
32:10Now we are one.
32:12Everything I have is yours.
32:14Everything you have is mine.
32:16So what's the harm
32:17in shaking hands?
32:19Get this last page
32:20reprinted and
32:22get the owners' signatures.
32:35Mr. Harry,
32:36we are so excited.
32:37Really.
32:38We are so excited
32:39We are so excited.
32:40Without you,
32:41this deal would never happen.
32:43Yes.
32:45Krishnakumar's suspicion was right.
32:48This is Harry Ahuja.
32:50I know him well.
32:52He is the old player of this market.
32:58I have something else
33:00that I want to show you.
33:05Look at this.
33:09Hello.
33:11What the f**k?
33:12Who are you?
33:13What are you doing in my car?
33:14You will know everything.
33:15Start the car and get out of here.
33:17What rubbish!
33:18Get the f**k out of my car.
33:20Get out or I'll hit you right here.
33:26Wow!
33:28So,
33:29what's the deal?
33:31I have a deal.
33:33I have a deal.
33:34I have a deal.
33:35I have a deal.
33:36I have a deal.
33:37I have a deal.
33:38So?
33:39Wow, Harry Ahuja.
33:43I am very fortunate
33:46that you came to Sindh.
33:49Everything is clear now.
33:51Everything.
33:52Otherwise,
33:53I was trying to figure out
33:54what Ashtam and Karara were doing
33:55for months.
33:57I couldn't understand
33:58what was going on.
34:00But, Gurudev,
34:02you solved all the problems.
34:05You are great.
34:07Anyway,
34:10shall I order something for you?
34:13Oh, man.
34:14You don't drink before sunset.
34:18Shall I order tea?
34:19Tea?
34:21With cream?
34:22Hard?
34:24With crushed ginger?
34:26My lawyer will answer you for this.
34:29Call him too.
34:30I'll make him drink too.
34:37Come on, bro.
34:39We won't stay for 10 days.
34:40But,
34:41we can manage it for 3-4 days.
34:44Listen,
34:45we just want to have good fun
34:48and get some babes along.
34:50What?
34:54Who is it for?
34:56Sir,
34:57I'll hang up now.
35:00We'll connect back soon.
35:02Take care.
35:06Hey, Hari!
35:08How are you, bro?
35:09Hi, I've got some
35:10great stuff and some good news.
35:14Why don't you guys come over?
35:16Wow!
35:17We'll be there.
35:37What the f**k is going on, bro?
35:39What the f**k is happening, yo?
35:41Why did you take my car?
35:43Who are you?
35:44Hey, bro!
35:45Hey, bro!
35:46Hey, bro!
35:47Leave me!
35:48Leave me!
35:49Leave me!
35:52F**k you, man!
35:53F**k you, man!
35:59Why did you bring me here?
36:01Mr. Pantri,
36:03I've been waiting for you.
36:04Why did you bring me here?
36:05Mr. Pantri,
36:06wait a minute.
36:07Sit down.
36:08Sit down, bro.
36:11You know very well
36:12why you've been brought here.
36:15You don't know
36:16who he is.
36:20What is this, sir?
36:22Don't worry.
36:24These are your company's documents
36:26which state your success.
36:30Bulls**t!
36:32Stop it.
36:34Really?
36:36Then what's this?
36:37There are 39.62 million dollars
36:39in Hong Kong and Singapore's accounts.
36:42But there's no account here.
36:46That's strange.
36:48The statement
36:49shows your name.
36:50Look at this.
36:53And look at this.
36:55Welcome to gold.
36:57The latest equipment
36:58bought from Sweden and Germany
37:01has your name on it.
37:05This is strange.
37:08It's strange.
37:10To be honest,
37:13I'm personally very proud
37:16that for the first time in our country,
37:17such a big poppy plant is being set up.
37:20Right?
37:22Where are you guys setting up the factory?
37:26Which plant?
37:28Which poppy?
37:30This isn't ours, bro.
37:31This isn't ours, bro.
37:33What happened?
37:34Under the guise of a pharmaceutical company,
37:36the companies registered in Hong Kong and Burma
37:39have your signatures on them.
37:42Mr. Minister,
37:43please verify it.
37:45This is not our signature.
37:50It's not much.
37:51It's only for 12 to 14 year olds.
37:54I can't f**king stay in jail
37:55even for a day.
38:02Sir.
38:03We didn't do anything, sir.
38:04What...
38:05What happened?
38:07Rocky, I'm upset.
38:08Rocky, we're trapped.
38:09Trapped?
38:11Mr. Minister, who trapped you?
38:13At least tell me his name.
38:15Then see
38:16what I'll do.
38:19Sir, he...
38:22Baba Nirala.
38:25Right?
38:27You won't do anything?
38:28All you have to say in your confession is
38:29Baba Nirala
38:30and Bhopinder Singh Popa
38:32forced you to sign.
38:35I'll see what I can do.
38:37I promise you.
38:39I'll appeal to the judge myself
38:41that you keep your mouth shut.
38:44No.
38:45He can't do this to him.
38:47Rocky, let's confess.
38:48We didn't do anything.
38:49They're helping us.
38:50They'll get away with it.
38:53F**k!
38:54Can't you see?
38:55The minister is thinking.
38:56You're always saying
38:57patar, patar, patar.
38:59Shut up!
39:02You guys aren't doing the right thing.
39:05What?
39:08What are you doing?
39:11Is this how you hit?
39:13Shut up!
39:20How was that?
39:22Huh?
39:24Better than his?
39:30Okay.
39:32Rocky might be able to handle it
39:34but this Tinka?
39:37He's a pain in the ass.
39:39He won't be able to keep his mouth shut for long.
39:42Don't worry.
39:44I will handle it.
39:46Can you do it, Sinha?
39:49Hmm?
39:50I can't take any chances.
39:54Have I ever disappointed you, God?
39:56Shut up.
40:26Shut up.
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