Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Virender Sehwag Praises Hanuman Ansh and Neem Karoli Baba
Virender Sehwag watched a film called Hanuman Ansh.
The movie is about a spiritual teacher named Neem Karoli Baba, also called Maharaj ji.
Sehwag said he first heard about him from friends about 10 years ago.
He believes the teacher helped many followers understand their true selves.
Sehwag said the film is a beautiful tribute, even though one movie cannot show everything about his life.
He especially liked a scene involving a snake around the teacher’s neck.
The film started with very small earnings and was shown in only 25 cinemas.
Later, more people watched it, and it earned more than Rs 85 crore in India.
Hombale Films will distribute it internationally starting September 11.
Virender Sehwag said Hanuman Ansh offers a powerful glimpse into Neem Karoli Baba’s life and teachings.
Sehwag said he learned about Neem Karoli Baba from close friends around 10 years ago and has followed his story since.
He praised the film as a beautifully made tribute, while noting that one movie cannot fully capture the spiritual figure’s life.
Hanuman Ansh, starring Shobhinav Satya, has grossed more than Rs 85 crore domestically after a slow start.
Released in 25 Indian cinemas on August 7, the film will receive global distribution from Hombale Films beginning September 11.
- Who
- Cricketer Virender Sehwag, filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi, actor Shobhinav Satya, and the spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba are central to the report.
- What
- Sehwag praised Hanuman Ansh as a tribute to Neem Karoli Baba and discussed his decade-long connection to the guru’s teachings.
- When
- Sehwag shared his comments on Thursday; the film released on August 7 and is scheduled for global distribution from September 11.
- Where
- Hanuman Ansh was released in cinemas across India and has recorded more than Rs 85 crore at the domestic box office.
- Why
- Sehwag said the film gives audiences a glimpse into Neem Karoli Baba’s life, empathy, kindness, and influence on followers.
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Subject
- Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj ji
- Sehwag’s connection
- He said he learned about Neem Karoli Baba around 10 years ago through close friends.
- Domestic gross
- More than Rs 85 crore
- Initial release
- The film opened in 25 cinemas across India on August 7.
- Opening-day earnings
- Rs 10 lakh
- Production budget
- Less than Rs 2 crore
- Global distribution
- Hombale Films will distribute the film globally from September 11.