Aadi Shankaracharya (TV series)

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Aadi Shankaracharya
Poster of web series Aadi Shankaracharya.jpg
Official poster
Written byOnkar Nath Mishra
Directed byOnkar Nath Mishra
StarringArnav Kahnijo
Sandeep Mohan
Gagan Malik
Yogesh Mahajan
Arun Shekhar
Music bySuryakamal
Bapi Bhattacharya
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducersNakul Dhawan
Onkar Nath Mishra
CinematographyS. Sameer
EditorUmma Mishrra
Production companiesThe Art of Living
Sri Sri Publications Trust
ONM Multimedia

Aadi Shankaracharya [1] is an Indian socio-historical web series that marks the first depiction of the life and legacy of Aadi Shankaracharya, one of India's spiritual and cultural icons.. [2] [3]

Contents

Plot

The series focuses on the early life of Aadi Shankaracharya, his spiritual journey, and how he helped to unite India, which was split into over 300 states and 72 religious groups. [4] His teachings of oneness played a key role in bringing harmony and reshaping India's spiritual and political landscape. [5]

Cast

Production

Aadi Shankaracharya is produced under the banner of the Sri Sri Publications Trust and ONM Multimedia, presented by the Art of Living. [7] The web series is directed and written by Onkar Nath Mishra. [8] The series has been shot at various locations across India, including Mumbai and Bengaluru. [9]

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