Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD.
Nag Ashwin confirmed that Amitabh Bachchan can be taking part in the position of Ashwatthama in his upcoming movie, Kalki 2898 AD. Here is a glance again at who he’s.
Kalki 2898 AD launched Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama. In a video launched on Sunday, Amitabh was seen wrapped in bandages and sported an illuminated mani (gem) on his brow. A toddler within the video asks Amitabh who he’s, if he was a God and if he can die. Amitabh then introduces himself, “Dwapar yug se Sprint avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon major, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama (I’ve been ready for the tenth incarnation since Dwapar Yug. I’m the son of Dronacharya, Ashwatthama).”
Amitabh’s first glimpse has introduced the legend of the immortal Ashwatthama to the highlight. Provided that Kalki 2898 AD is loosely impressed from Mahabharat however set within the dystopian future, we see Ashwatthama in a distinct avatar. However who’s Ashwatthama and what was his half in Ved Vyas’ Hindu mythology Mahabharat? Right here’s all it is advisable know.
Who’s Ashwatthama?
As per the legends, Ashwatthama is the son of guru Dronacharya, who taught Pandavas and Kauravas. Ashwatthama, who was identified his bravery and conflict abilities, performed an important half within the Mahabharat. He fought in opposition to Pandava within the battle of Kurukshetra.
Why did Ashwatthama kill Pandavas’ 5 sons?
In accordance with the mythology, throughout the battle of Kurukshetra, Ashwatthama was enraged and grief-struck after studying that Lord Krishna and the Pandavas tricked his father, Drona, with the faux information of his demise and finally killed him within the battlefield. Offended, he charged into the Pandavas’ camp within the evening of the tenth day of the battle and killed 5 of Draupadi’s youngsters.
Ashwatthama’s curse:
In accordance with the official Amar Chitra Katha web site, it’s believed that Arjun and Lord Krishna had been enraged by the transfer and attacked Ashwatthama. Arjun and Ashwatthama launched highly effective weapons that might have destroyed the world. The Gods intervened and requested them to take again their weapons. Whereas Arjun efficiently did it, Ashwatthama didn’t know how one can. He’s mentioned to have redirected it to Uttara’s womb, who was carrying Abhimanyu’s unborn youngster, in an try to finish Pandavas’ lineage.
Lord Krishna is alleged to have intervened and revived the stillborn. Upset along with his conduct within the conflict, Lord Krishna curses Ashwatthama with immorality.
What’s the gem on Ashwatthama’s brow?
Ashwatthama was born with a mani (gem) on his brow which was believed to guard him from starvation, thirst, and fatigue. After his try and kill Pandavas’ sons and attacking Abhimanyu’s unborn youngster, Lord Krishna had requested him to give up the gem, leaving a large scar on his brow.
Is Ashwatthama nonetheless alive?
It’s mentioned that the Ashwatthama has been condemned to wander the Earth as a reminder of his misdeeds. Though there isn’t a proof that Ashwatthama remains to be alive, many consider in that he’s nonetheless serving his punishment on Earth.
About Kalki 2898 AD:
Kalki 2989 AD stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in vital roles. On the Synapse 2024 occasion in Gurgaon, Nag Ashwin revealed that the movie’s timeline will start with Mahabharat. He acknowledged, “The movie begins with Mahabharat and ends in 2898 AD. It spans 6000 years in time. We tried to create worlds, imagining what they might be like whereas nonetheless preserving it Indian, and never make it appear like Blade Runner. The movie begins 6000 years behind 2898 AD is 3102 BC, which is when the final avatar of Krishna is believed to have handed.”
