
Sri Aurobindo Ghose: The Beginning of Spiritual Journey(2022)
Hindi38 mins
This film titled “Sri Aurobindo Ghose: The Beginning of Spiritual Journey”, has been shot in Alipore jail, Kolkata where Sri Aurobindo was incarcerated during 1908-1909. It is said that during his prison life, Sri Aurobindo Ghose underwent his spiritual transformation.
Director:suraj kumar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2022
- Director
- suraj kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 38m
Storyline
This story follows Sri Aurobindo Ghose during his time in Alipore jail. While imprisoned, he experiences a deep personal and spiritual change. The film depicts this period as the start of his significant spiritual journey.
“From prison walls to spiritual awakening.”
Film Details
38Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityspiritual transformationsurvivaljustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
S
suraj kumarDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot inside the actual Alipore Jail where Sri Aurobindo was imprisoned, adding historical authenticity.
- It was reportedly made on a very low budget, focusing more on spiritual message than commercial appeal.
- The director, Suraj Kumar, is not a mainstream filmmaker and specializes in spiritual and biographical subjects.
- The movie's release was quiet, with limited theatrical screenings, primarily in cities connected to Sri Aurobindo's life.
- It depicts a specific, lesser-known period of Sri Aurobindo's life before he became widely known as a sage.
- The film likely used local actors from Kolkata and spiritual communities rather than well-known Bollywood stars.
- Its production may have involved permissions from heritage authorities to shoot in the historic jail location.