From Bholaa to Brahmastra: 5 Films & Series That Drew Inspiration From Lord Shiva’s Name

Ajay
Devgn’s
deep
love
and
devotion
for
Lord
Shiva
is
no
secret,
as
it
shines
through
in
his
films
from
Omkara
to
his
latest,
Bholaa.
The
film
pays
homage
to
Lord
Shiva,
with
Bholaa
taking
on
the
role
of
the
human
embodiment
of
the
God
of
Destruction.
However,
not
just
Ajay
Devgn,
Lord
Shiva’s
name
and
image
have
been
a
source
of
inspiration
for
artists
and
writers
for
long
for
their
content.
Many
artistic
and
literary
works,
including
movies,
series,
and
audio
series,
draw
inspiration
from
his
name
and
image
to
depict
his
remarkable
power,
wisdom,
and
compassion.

Let’s
take
a
look
at
these
5
films
and
series
that
have
the
blessings
of
Lord
Shiva’s
name.

1)
Brahmāstra:
Part
One
–
Shiva:

A
film
that
bears
the
name
of
Lord
Shiva
in
its
title,
Brahmāstra:
Part
One
–
Shiva,
follows
the
journey
of
Shiva,
a
young
DJ
in
Mumbai
who
sets
out
in
search
of
love
and
self-discovery.
But
his
path
is
riddled
with
obstacles
as
he
discovers
his
special
power,
which
makes
him
immune
to
fire.
As
he
delves
deeper
into
the
secrets
of
his
existence,
he
uncovers
a
string
of
mythological
incidents
that
are
tied
to
his
fate.
With
evil
forces
threatening
humanity,
Shiva
must
use
his
power
to
protect
those
around
him.
Starring
Amitabh
Bachchan,
Alia
Bhatt,
and
Ranbir
Kapoor,
Brahmāstra:
Part
One
–
Shiva
blends
the
modern
world
with
ancient
myths,
and
promises
to
be
a
mystical
ride
full
of
magic
and
mythology.

2)
SHIVAM
:
The
Hidden
Warrior:

Pocket
FM’s
popular
audio
series,
SHIVAM:
The
Hidden
Warrior,
is
inspired
by
Lord
Shiva’s
title,
Shivam,
which
means
‘auspicious’ or
benevolent.’
The
story
revolves
around
Shivam
Gandhi,
who
was
born
into
privilege
and
the
last
remaining
snake
warrior
of
the
Takshak-Naag-Dynasty.
But,
his
mother
was
humiliated
and
ostracized
and
his
life
takes
a
dramatic
turn
when
he
discovers
his
secret
powers.
But
with
great
power
comes
great
responsibility,
and
Shivam
must
choose
between
his
duty
to
his
family
and
his
own
sense
of
justice.
Will
he
forgive
his
father
and
protect
his
family’s
legacy,
or
seek
revenge
for
his
mother’s
mistreatment
and
pave
his
own
path?
Written
by
Mohsin
Ali
Khan,
SHIVAM:
The
Hidden
Warrior
is
an
action-packed
tale
of
power,
betrayal,
and
redemption.
Follow
Shivam’s
journey
on
Pocket
FM
as
he
discovers
his
true
identity
and
embraces
his
destiny
as
a
hero.

3)
Shivaay:

Shivaay
explores
the
human
aspects
of
Lord
Shiva
like
never
before.
Starring
Ajay
Devgn
as
Shivaay,
a
climber
on
a
journey
of
self-discovery,
the
2016
film
directed
by
Devgn
himself,
delves
into
Lord
Shiva’s
imperfections
and
benevolence.
The
title
track,
‘Bolo
Har
Har,’
dedicated
to
the
deity,
reinforces
the
film’s
theme
of
Shiva
as
the
remover
of
all
evil.
But
did
you
know
that
Devgn
is
a
devout
follower
of
Lord
Shiva
in
real
life?
The
actor
proudly
displays
a
large
tattoo
of
Shiva’s
visage
along
with
the
OM
symbol
on
his
chest.
For
all
Shiva
devotees
and
movie
lovers
alike,
Shivaay
is
a
must-watch
film
that
will
leave
you
in
awe
of
the
complex
and
fascinating
character
that
is
Lord
Shiva.

4)
Omkara:

The
Indian
adaptation
of
Shakespeare’s
Othello,
starring
Ajay
Devgn,
takes
its
title
from
Omkara,
another
name
for
Lord
Shiva.
The
film’s
protagonist,
Omkara
Shukla
(played
by
Ajay
Devgan),
is
a
mixed-race
bandit
who
kidnaps
his
beloved
Dolly
Mishra
(played
by
Vivek
Oberoi)
and
manages
to
evade
capture.
However,
his
refusal
to
promote
his
trusted
aide,
Langda
Tyagi
(played
by
Kareena
Kapoor),
leads
to
a
conspiracy
against
him,
putting
not
only
Omkara’s
relationship
with
Dolly
but
also
their
own
lives
and
those
of
their
associates
at
risk.

5)
Shiva:

Another
film
with
Lord
Shiva’s
name,
director
Ram
Gopal
Verma’s
film
Shiva
stars
Nagarjuna,
Amala
and
Raghuvaran
in
the
lead
roles.
The
story
follows
Shiva,
a
fresh-faced
young
man,
enters
college
in
the
middle
of
the
semester
and
quickly
forms
a
tight-knit
group
of
friends.
But
little
does
he
know
that
the
college
is
under
the
oppressive
rule
of
JD,
who
is
backed
by
a
crooked
politician
and
his
thugs.
JD
and
his
gang
are
notorious
for
disrupting
lectures
and
harassing
girls
on
campus.
However,
Shiva
is
not
one
to
stand
by
and
watch.
He
takes
a
brave
stand
against
JD
and
his
cronies,
leading
to
some
explosive
and
nail-biting
confrontations.
Will
Shiva
and
his
friends
be
able
to
take
down
the
corrupt
regime
and
restore
justice
to
their
college?