The filmmaker announces by his twitter account about the movie SHANKAR. The movie is the biopic of 8th century Vedic scholar and teacher, ADI SHANKARACHARYA. He shares the poster of SHANKAR on his twitter account. Fans are now in excitement to see the movie.
OTHER WORKS OF ASHUTOSH
He has worked to make the epic and historical dramas and movies like Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar and Panipat. These three are blockbusters. That’s why fans are now waiting for the another blockbuster. It is important in today’s modern time to make ourselves connect with our history. By watching his movies, people come to know about many historical facts. Now we are hoping same for the SHANKAR. The director twitted that, “I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity, to illuminate the Life and Wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya, 
through a cinematic rendition – SHANKAR, in collaboration with Acharya Shankar Sanskritik Ekta Nyas and @EkatmaDham”
WHO WAS SHANKARACHARYA?
Adi Shankaracharya was a famous scholar in the Vedic times during 8th century. He was not just a noble thinker but a he is a great personality. Shankaracharya is famous for his systematic reviews and commentaries (Bhasyas) on ancient Indian texts. His masterpiece commentary is the Brahmasutrabhasya (commentary on Brahma Sutra), a fundamental text of the Vedanta school of Hinduism.
DETAILS ABOUT MOVIE: SHANKAR
In his twitter post, Ashutosh has not mentioned much about the movie. He just confirmed about the biopic of Adi Shankaracharya and release the cover picture.
The poster of Shankar was unveiled amid the installation of ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shakaracharya that is 108ft tall. The statue is on the bank of the Narmada River at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that we should explore the teachings and efforts of Adi Shakaracharya for unifying Sanatan Dharma. Mr. CM said “And I am extremely happy that we are collaborating with the filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker for the same.”
