Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Vishal Chaturvedi Explains Writing Hanuman Ansh Without Technology
Vishal Chaturvedi wrote Hanuman Ansh in an unusual way.
He removed phones, laptops, and other digital devices from his room.
Instead, he used pen and paper to write the screenplay.
His assistants later turned pictures of the handwritten pages into digital files.
He said this helped him avoid distractions and focus on the story.
Chaturvedi spent almost 45 days perfecting the first scene.
He believed the opening was important because it set the direction for the rest of the film.
Hanuman Ansh is based on Neem Karoli Baba and has crossed Rs 150 crore at the box office.
Writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi removed all digital devices from his room while writing Hanuman Ansh.
He wrote the screenplay by hand and sent page snapshots to assistants for digitization.
Chaturvedi spent nearly 45 days finalizing the film’s opening scene.
Hanuman Ansh is based on the life and teachings of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba.
The film crossed Rs 150 crore and earned Rs 10.25 crore net in India on Day 34, according to Sacnilk.
- Who
- Writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi, with assistance from his writing team, made Hanuman Ansh.
- What
- Chaturvedi revealed that he wrote the film’s screenplay by hand after removing digital devices from his room.
- When
- He spent nearly 45 days finalizing the opening scene; on September 9, the film was on Day 34 of its theatrical run.
- Where
- The film’s reported Day 34 earnings came from its theatrical run in India.
- Why
- Chaturvedi removed digital devices to avoid distractions and remain focused on the story.
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Writer-director
- Vishal Chaturvedi
- Story basis
- The life and teachings of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba
- Writing method
- Handwritten screenplay using pen and paper
- Opening scene development
- Nearly 45 days
- Reported total milestone
- More than Rs 150 crore at the box office
- Day 34 India collection
- Rs 10.25 crore net, according to Sacnilk
- Day 34 shows and occupancy
- 7,810 shows with 35 per cent overall occupancy