Runtime: ~45 minutes
A new character enters: Babita (Tridha Choudhury), a pop singer who comes to seek Baba’s blessings for her career. Her arrival creates jealousy among the inner circle. Bhanu secretly records conversations inside the aashram. The episode builds toward a shocking medical revelation about how Baba fakes his miracles.
Key takeaway: Fame-seeking celebrities often become easy prey.
Runtime: ~45 minutes
The series opens in the fictional town of Kashipur. We are introduced to Baba Nirala (Bobby Deol), a powerful self-styled godman who runs a sprawling aashram. He heals the sick, promises miracles, and commands blind devotion from millions. The episode establishes two key characters:
Key takeaway: The episode masterfully shows how faith is weaponized for power.
The season builds toward the state elections. Ujagar Singh finds concrete evidence linking the Ashram to murders and drug running, but he is thwarted by his corrupt superiors who are on Baba’s payroll. aashram season 1 all episodes
In the penultimate moments, Pammi discovers the ultimate truth: her brother Satti was murdered on Baba’s orders because he knew too much. Furthermore, she learns that she is to be "sacrificed" or essentially trapped in the Baba's private harem.
The season finale culminates during a massive celebratory event at the Ashram following Minister Sundar Lal's election victory.
Season 1 Conclusion: The first season establishes Baba Nirala as an untouchable figure of power and deceit. It ends with the destruction of Pammi’s innocence and the crushing of her brother’s hopes, setting the stage for a battle between a manipulative cult leader and a young woman fighting for justice. The police investigation remains unresolved, hanging by a thread as Ujagar Singh watches helplessly as the Ashram celebrates its victory. Runtime: ~45 minutes A new character enters: Babita
Here’s a concise review of Aashram Season 1 (all episodes), the 2020 Indian crime drama web series directed by Prakash Jha and starring Bobby Deol.
Pammi makes a bold choice: she pretends to become a devoted follower to gain access to Baba’s inner circle. This episode shows the “selection” process—how Baba chooses his new mantra (a euphemism for sexual slaves). Baba’s chief aide, Ujagar Singh (Chandan Roy Sanyal), a former criminal turned saffron-clad manager, orchestrates the rituals. Pammi is drugged and brought to Baba’s private quarters. The episode masterfully portrays her internal horror while she outwardly simulates devotion.
The central protagonist of the season is Pammi, a young lower-caste wrestler with dreams of representing her state. Her brother, Satti, is a devoted follower of Baba Nirala. When Satti gets into trouble with the law due to a caste conflict with the local goons of Minister Sundar Lal, Pammi sees no way out. To save her brother from a false police case, she seeks help from the Ashram. Key takeaway: The episode masterfully shows how faith
Baba Nirala intervenes, using his influence to free Satti. Grateful and mesmerized by his apparent divinity, Pammi and Satti surrender their lives to the Ashram. They move in, leaving behind their secular lives. Pammi becomes a "Sevika" (female volunteer), while Satti becomes a "Sadhak" (follower).