Is Ashwatthama still alive? The Hidden Hindu writer Akshat Gupta shares stories of encounters with mighty character played by Amitabh Bachchan in Kali 2898 AD

In the podcast, Akshat Gupta shared that while he longs to join the ranks of those who claim to have met Lord Ashwatthama, he personally hasn’t had such an experience. Yet, he shared an intriguing tale about this legendary figure.

I once came across the tale of a revered figure among his devotees, whom they called Pilot Baba. He dwelt in the majestic Himalayas and penned down a profound work named “Himalaya Speaks,” as if the mountains themselves were sharing their wisdom through him. In this sacred text, he recounted an intriguing encounter with a community governed by a man bearing an injured head from which pus oozed. Miraculously, these people lived blissfully under his care and revered Lord Shiva. When Pilot Baba inquired whether their leader was Ashwatthama, they neither confirmed nor denied the matter, maintaining an enigmatic silence.

A different tale tells of Prithviraj Chauhan, who, following defeat in battle, found himself wandering through the forest. By chance, Prithviraj, known for his expertise in healing herbs, came across Ashwatthama. Moved by compassion, Prithviraj shared his medicinal knowledge with the man and offered him some remedies. Surprisingly, this other individual possessed an even deeper understanding of plant medicines, but he humbly sought Prithviraj’s assistance in search of comfort.

Amitabh Bachchan’s role in Kalki 2898 AD

In the year 2898 AD of the Kalki era, Amitabh Bachchan assumes the role of the eternal character Ashwatthama in this captivating mythological sci-fi production helmed by Nag Ashwin. Set in a post-apocalyptic universe, this intriguing film brings to life the stars Prabhas as Bhairava, Deepika Padukone as Sumati, Kamal Haasan as Yaskin (the main antagonist), and Disha Patani as Roxie. Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama is enchanting, and his electrifying action sequences alongside Prabhas’ Bhairava add to the thrill of this unique cinematic journey.