Aashram Season 1 is a crime-drama web series directed by Prakash Jha, premiering on August 28, 2020, on Amazon MX Player. The series centers on the fictional city of Kashipur, where a self-proclaimed godman, Kashipurwale Baba Nirala (Bobby Deol), has built an influential empire by preying on the blind faith of the lower strata of society. Core Plot & Themes

As the story unfolds, Bheem's ashram attracts many followers, including women who are drawn to his charismatic personality. However, beneath his spiritual facade, Bheem has a dark side, and his true intentions are slowly revealed.

• Arjun Bijlani as Swami
• Mouni Roy as Kashvi
• Ashish Chadha as Chandan
• Bhanu Sree as Riya
• Ketaki Dutt as Jaya

Comparisons & Context

• Inspired by real-life godmen like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Asaram Bapu, etc. The resemblance is intentional and chilling.
• Season 1 ends on a strong cliffhanger, setting up Season 2 effectively.

The story is set in the fictional city of Kashipur, where the enigmatic Baba Nirala (played by Bobby Deol

• Release: The first season was released on MX Player.
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• Plot: The story follows six strangers who come to an ashram.
• Language: Available in Hindi