Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi on completion of webseries on Adi Shankaracharya!

Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi’s web series Shankar – The Revolutionary Man has successfully completed its shoot, marking an important milestone for a project that aims to bring the life, philosophy and teachings of Adi Shankaracharya to audiences. The series features a talented ensemble cast including Shilpa Shirodkar, Farnaaz Shetty, Manish Wadhwa, Manoj Joshi, Mayank Jha, Rati Pandey, Muni Jha and Shweta Sharda.

Talking about what inspired him to make this subject, Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Modi says, "When we made Buddha, nobody had made a project on him, so we thought of making something on Adi Shankaracharya.  I wanted to be the first to bring this subject to the audiences.  Even if there was a small detail that I was not satisfied with, I would ask the team to reshoot it. For me, research and authenticity are extremely important. The webseries is complete and it has turned out well."

He further adds, "I wanted to make a project on Adi Shankaracharya much earlier, but it got delayed for certain reasons. I had already started working on it, and I am happy that we have now completed the series. My journey towards understanding this subject also became more personal as I started exploring spirituality and the meaning of being a Rishi.
Speaking about his personal transformation, he adds, "The title Rajarshi comes from two words, Raja and Rishi. A Raja has power, money and the ability to do what he wants. But when I became a Rishi, my way of looking at life started changing. It made me think about what being a Rishi truly means and what I could bring to that role. I have been studying the Vedas and Hindu scriptures for a long time, and the Bhagavad Gita has been my favourite book since I was 20."

Sharing how his understanding of the Gita evolved, he says, "When I started reading it again through the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, I got a completely new perspective. At this stage, I realised that one should perform selfless actions without expecting anything in return. You start living with a larger purpose, and your vision of life changes."

For Dr. Modi, Shankar – The Revolutionary Man is much more than a web series. He concludes, "This series is not just a tribute; it is a mission. Through this project, we aim to reawaken India to the spiritual brilliance of Adi Shankaracharya. His teachings of unity, wisdom and inner awakening are more relevant today than ever before. I hope his message reaches every Indian across the world."