BY - srushti sharma
It's fascinating to see how, over time, Hollywood films and scenes have incorporated ideas from Hindu scriptures and philosophy. View the list of films right here
Oppenheimer: The Irish actor Cillian Murphy revealed that he read the Bhagavad Gita in order to prepare for his part in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer. He thought the text was lovely and motivating.
Avatar (2009): The term for incarnation in Sanskrit is the source of the word "Avatar," which is the title. The movie makes references to Hindu notions of heavenly incarnations and the notion that gods have bluish skin tones
The Matrix (1999): The Matrix features elements that are evocative of Hinduism's Maya philosophy. The conversation between Morpheus and Neo reflects the idea of Maya, a delusion that keeps people bound to the fictitious world.
Species (1995): There are few situations in this movie that resemble events from the Mahabharata. For instance, in Kunti and Karna's story, the character Sil gives birth to a child that is fast ageing shortly after mating..
Interstellar (2014): The central theme of Interstellar's narrative is the notion of a global super-consciousness that unites all human life and spans both space and time.
Left to right: The movie INTERSTELLAR starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway is produced by Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers Pictures, and Legendary Pictures.
Star Wars (1977): . Lucas integrated Hindu philosophical ideas on spirituality and elements of heroism, drawing on Joseph Campbell's writings on mythology.
Doctor Strange (2016): Hinduism is strongly emphasised in the plot of Doctor Strange. The protagonist practises meditation, investigates several worlds, and is portrayed as a Hindu monk by his guru, the Ancient One.