India’s ‘Mahamantra’ Bridges Ancient Wisdom and Modern Crisis, Teaser Unveiled

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Naman Ramachandran In an era where global upheaval dominates headlines, Indian filmmaker Girish Malik is stepping forward with an ambitious docu-drama that aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems. “Mahamantra,” his latest directorial venture, is being presented at the European Film Market, and weaves together Vedic philosophy, contemporary science and urgent social commentary in what he describes as “a cry from the soul.” “The genesis of ‘Mahamantra’ was born from the ashes of personal struggle and a world seemingly teetering on the brink,” Malik says. “Recent years have felt like a relentless assault — wars, environmental collapse, pandemics … a constant barrage of chaos.” The film, produced by Malik’s Clapstem Prods., marks a bold departure from Malik’s previous works, including his Netflix hit “Torbaaz” (2021) and the politically leaning musical “Band of Maharajas” (2024).

This time, he’s tackling weightier themes, drawing parallels between Shiva’s cosmic dance and modern scientific theories, while incorporating references to historical figures like Oppenheimer and Einstein.

The project brings together an eclectic team of collaborators. At its center is narrator and host Dr. Arvind Lal, the executive chair of Dr.

Lal PathLabs, whose book “Corporate Yogi” helped launch the film’s conception. “Our conversations ignited a spark, a shared vision to explore the ancient wisdom that seemed so desperately needed in our modern world,” Malik explains.