Make 'Hanuman Ansh' Tax-Free in UP: Meerut Mayor Urges CM Yogi Adityanath
Gaining massive grassroots traction and critical acclaim across northern India, the spiritual cinematic release "Hanuman Ansh" has received strong institutional backing from western Uttar Pradesh. Meerut Mayor Harikant Ahluwalia has officially dispatched a formal letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, passionately urging the state administration to grant complete entertainment tax exemption to the movie across all theatres in Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting its profound philosophical depth, the Mayor outlined that the film serves as an uplifting cultural touchstone centered on the venerable life of Neem Karoli Baba (Neeb Karori Baba), who dedicated his earthly existence to the selfless devotion of Lord Hanuman and universal humanitarian service.
An Invaluable Moral Compass: Mayor Advocates Tax Exemption for Youth Engagement
In his official appeal to the Chief Minister, Mayor Harikant Ahluwalia underscored that "Hanuman Ansh" plays a vital role in reconnecting modern audiences, particularly the youth, with foundational Sanatana values, moral integrity, and traditional heritage. He noted that cinematic works promoting ethical reflection and social cohesion deserve state support to ensure broad public accessibility. Granting tax-free status would lower ticket barriers across single screens and multiplexes alike, enabling students, working families, and community groups across Uttar Pradesh to experience its uplifting message and integrate its core ideals of compassion and devotion into everyday life.
Extensive Filming in Chitrakoot Strengthens the Case for State Subsidy
Reinforcing the demand for tax relief, industry analysts highlight the production's extensive ground-level ties with Uttar Pradesh's regional film infrastructure. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, significant portions of the biographical drama were filmed on location across the holy, verdant terrain of Chitrakoot, featuring prominent spiritual landmarks such as Shivrampur, Arogyadham, Punjabi Baba Ashram, and Parsaunja village. The director engaged local villagers as active participants, maintaining strict cultural authenticity by dressing residents in traditional dhotis, kurtas, sadris, and sarees. This close integration of local talent and sacred landscapes aligns with the state's ongoing initiative to encourage indigenous film shoots, substantially enhancing its eligibility for official tax exemptions.
Surge in Pilgrims at Neeb Karori Dham in Farrukhabad Prompts Tighter Security
The cinematic success of the devotional project has translated into a visible surge in spiritual tourism across historical pilgrimage hubs associated with the mystic. Neeb Karori Dham in Farrukhabad has witnessed an unprecedented influx of visitors over recent weeks, drawing continuous streams of devotees not just from regional districts in Uttar Pradesh, but also from Delhi, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. To manage the soaring crowds visiting the sacred shrine for darshan, district administrative authorities have deployed additional police forces and crowd-management units, ensuring orderly queues and security around the temple complex.
