• Source:JND

CM Yogi Adityanath is set to have his life story told on the big screen. The upcoming biopic, titled AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi, has unveiled its first look, giving audiences a glimpse into the inspiring transformation of Yogi Adityanath. The motion poster showcases the defining moments that shaped his spiritual and political path, including his early years, his decision to become a Nathpanthi Yogi and his evolution into a politician and leader.

The film is inspired by Shantanu Gupta's book "The Monk Who Became Chief Minister" and promises to be a compelling blend of drama, emotions, action and sacrifice. Anant Joshi will be seen playing the role of Yogi Adityanath, while the film also boasts an ensemble cast, including Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua', Ajay Mengi, Pavan Malhotra, Garima Singh and Rajesh Khattar in key roles.

Directed by Ravindra Gautam, AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi aims to showcase Yogi Adityanath's transformation through spiritual and political lenses. The film's producer, Ritu Mengi, shared that Yogi Adityanath's life is filled with challenges and that the film presents his journey in a dramatic manner. With its multilingual release planned for 2025, the film is set to inspire young audiences with a narrative of determination and leadership.

According to a report in Latestly, while opening up about the upcoming movie, producer of Samrat Cinematics, Ritu Mengi, said, “Yogi Adityanath’s life is filled with challenges, resilience, and transformation. Our film presents his journey in an engaging and dramatic manner, bringing to life the events that shaped him. With an ensemble cast and a gripping narrative, we are excited to bring this inspirational story to audiences worldwide”. 

Director Ravindra Gautam said, “Our film is incredibly inspirational for the youth of our country which portrays a simple middle-class boy from a remote Uttarakhand village who becomes the Chief Minister of the most populous state of India. His journey is one of determination, selflessness, faith, and leadership, and we have worked hard to create an immersive experience that does justice to his incredible life”