Prakash Jha‘s ‘Aashram‘ saw Bobby Deol in the role of Kashipurwale Baba Nirala and highlighted how blind faith can be exploited.
This MX player web series was developed in two parts and while the second part was to be released in March 2021, the makers have preponed its release to November 2020.
A source from the creative team reveals that after shooting a three-month schedule in Ayodhya, last October, Prakash Jha decided to release the opening season in two parts. The source says “The second part is currently in post-production, and the makers will announce the release date soon. While Baba Nirala’s wrongdoings were not completely explored in the first part, the upcoming edition will delve deeper into his psyche. He will finally be shown as a shrewd and manipulative criminal who is maintaining a façade of a godman. The latest installment, which will open with Adhyayan Suman’s character Tinka Singh performing at a rock concert, will trace how Singh helps Baba increase his following among the masses.“
Gautam Talwar, Chief content officer of MX player confirms the release of the second part and says “Aashram has crossed over 320-million-plus views in just about a month. It would be safe to say that it’s one of the most-watched series in the Indian OTT ecosystem. The second part is in post-production, and we are looking at launching it before the year-end.”
The creative team has started developing material for the second season and will take it to floors by February 2021.