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Uttarakhand to Make ‘Hanuman Ansh’ Tax-Free, CM Says
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the film “Hanuman Ansh” will be tax-free in the state.
The movie is about the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba.
It shows a young man searching for answers after his mother dies.
During his journey, he becomes a spiritual teacher known for love, service and compassion.
Dhami said the film helps show Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
He watched the movie at a cinema in Dehradun with family and colleagues.
The film started slowly in theaters but later became more popular through word-of-mouth.
It has reportedly earned Rs 97.77 crore in gross collections.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that “Hanuman Ansh” will be made tax-free in the state.
Dhami said the film highlights Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage and the teachings of Neem Karoli Baba.
The chief minister watched the film in Dehradun with his wife, cabinet colleagues and several MLAs.
Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film follows a grieving man who becomes the saint Neem Karoli Baba.
After a slow start, the film reportedly earned Rs 97.77 crore gross and Rs 82.88 crore nett at the box office.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the decision; the film focuses on Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- “Hanuman Ansh” will be made tax-free in Uttarakhand.
- Where
- The announcement concerns Uttarakhand, and Dhami watched the film at a cinema hall in Dehradun.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 5; Dhami watched the film on the preceding Friday, and the film was released on August 7.
- Why
- Dhami said the film showcases Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage and presents Neem Karoli Baba’s message of service and human welfare.
Key facts
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Subject
- The life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba
- Director and writer
- Vishal Chaturvedi
- Lead actor
- Shobhinaw Satya
- Theatrical release
- August 7
- Gross collections
- Rs 97.77 crore, according to Sacnilk
- Nett collections
- Rs 82.88 crore, according to Sacnilk
Quotes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
“Through the film, we had the opportunity to know and understand Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji’s penance, sacrifice, service, and his unwavering faith in Lord Hanuman. His entire life was dedicated to the service of humanity, spiritual practice, and the welfare of society.”
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“The life of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji gives us the message that devotion is not merely practice, but also the path of service, surrender, and human welfare.”
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