The film 'Hanuman ANS' attracted attention due to its spiritual story based on the life of the saint Nim Karoli Baba. However, the youngest actor in this picture is of particular interest. Thirteen-year-old actor Vihan Shedge played the role of young Nim Karoli Baba, depicting his early years and the beginning of his spiritual journey on screen.
Vihan Shedge, who is only 13 years old, played the complex role of young Nim Karoli Baba in 'Hanuman ANS'. This character occupies the initial part of the spiritual drama and gives viewers an idea of the childhood and early years of this saint. Vihan's role is significant for the plot as it lays the foundation for the character's spiritual journey. His performance helped the young actor gain recognition, especially among Indian cinema audiences.
Before the release of 'Hanuman ANS', Vihan Shedge, who is from a village in Maharashtra, already had experience in acting. He worked in Marathi shows and films, which marked the beginning of his career as a child actor. Thanks to 'Hanuman ANS', Vihan has now reached a wider audience and continues to build his career outside of Marathi cinema. His participation in an Indian film with a spiritual theme also allowed him to demonstrate another side of his acting talent.
Discussing this in an interview with BIG FM India, Vihan shared that he previously did commercials with director Vishal Chaturvedi, which were based on elections. The director was so impressed by his performance that he stated he would cast Vihan in any project. When Vishal introduced him to others, he said that Vihan was his 'lucky charm' because their advertisement became very viral.
Vihan shared that he is a big fan of Ganesha and reads the 'Hanuman Chalisa' daily. He mentioned that when Vishal offered him this role, he was only told to 'be attentive' and that 'Ram Ji is the most beloved.' Vihan noted that his life changed after 'Hanuman ANS'. During a promotional tour at a theater, a boy, who turned out to be his classmate, ran up and started crying, asking how much he liked the film. Friends asked him if he had become a star and if he would stay with them.
Vihan considers this film a miracle because he started reading the 'Hanuman Chalisa' two days before filming. He did not know that 'Hanuman ANS' was hidden within Nim Karoli Baba. Many miracles occurred on the set during filming. Since he played Nim Karoli Baba, he had to be in water, but he did not fall ill. The actor emphasized that the 'Hanuman Chalisa' possesses immense power, and reading this text helped alleviate the difficulties encountered during the film shoot.