Forget Aashram-These 5 Intense Series Will Blow Your Mind with Real Crime & Dark Secrets – Must Watch On Netflix,Amazon Prime Video

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Bobby Deol’s web series ‘Ashram’ surprised everyone with the character of Baba Nirala, right? That series served such a cocktail of thrill, drama and mystery that the audience was shaken. Bobby Deol also got a chance to come into the limelight again. If you too are attracted to the stories of the world of Babas, their hypocrisy and the game of power, then we have selected 5 such web series and films for you, which will have as much fun and drama as ‘Ashram’. You will find all these on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other big platforms.

5 stories where you will find the game of power, deception and charismatic gurus

These five stories will take you to the world of power, deception and such gurus, whose words will fascinate you. Some of these are based on true events, while some are a great mix of fictional stories.

1. Maharaj
Where to watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Based on a true incident of 1862, this film tells the story of a hypocrite Baba who exploits his female followers. When a journalist brings this truth to light, the Baba and his supporters sue the newspaper. This film will make you think about the fight to reform power, religion and society.

2. Wild Wild Country
Where to watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

This true story of Osho (Rajneesh) and his Rajneeshpuram Ashram is from the 1980s, when Osho’s followers tried to establish a new world in Oregon, USA. But soon this ashram became a den of greed for power, crime and controversies. You will be stunned to see this!

3. Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
Where to watch: Netflix
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

This documentary is based on the life of yoga guru Bikram Choudhary, who made yoga popular around the world. But the serious allegations of sexual abuse and fraud against him completely ruined his image. This is the true story of his success to ruin.

4. My Daughter Joined A Cult
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

This series revolves around Swami Nithyananda’s controversial ashram and his life. This documentary investigates whether Nithyananda was really a ‘Godman’ or just a ‘conman’. It deeply investigates the statements of his followers and the allegations against him.

5. Guru: Bhagwan, His Secretary & Bodyguard
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
This documentary shows the life of Osho (Rajneesh) through the eyes of his personal secretary and bodyguard. It shows Osho as a ‘sex guru’ and tells the story of his teachings, controversies and the ashram in great depth.

Why watch these shows/films?
All these stories take you through the world of hypocrisy, power and charismatic gurus like the one seen in ‘Ashram’. While ‘Maharaj’ and ‘Ashram’ have fictional aspects, stories like ‘Wild Wild Country’ and ‘My Daughter Joined a Cult’ are based on true events. Each show and film has great stories and brilliant actors that will keep you hooked.

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