Among various subjects that have been tackled by movies, one also happens to be stories about faith. Over the years, we have seen several movies that have captured powerful beings, such as Gods from different parts of the world. These movies have shown several aspects of how the almighty beings interact with humans or also covered their origin stories. Ultimately, these movies have served as a reminder of all the life lessons we need to have regarding humanity and kindness.
OMG 2 is the latest Bollywood release that has impressed fans as it presents a story about seeking divine intervention while dealing with life's problems. The film stars Akshay Kumar in the role of Lord Shiva's messenger, whereas Pankaj Tripathi stars as a staunch devotee of the deity. The Amit Rai directorial also comments on society and the educational system with its story, but the God element remains strong.
Morgan Freeman walks over in a crisp white suit and hands rosary beads to Jim Carey's Bruce in an epic scene in Bruce Almighty. The whole sequence truly makes you feel like Freeman is a higher being with all the wisdom and understanding to run the world. The film's casting seems spot on as the actor plays God while Carey gets to play the human who receives the power to run the world for a while before he truly comes to understand what it means to be God.
The Passion of the Christ is a biblical epic directed and co-written by Mel Gibson. It stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth and Maia Morgenstern as Mary, mother of Jesus, and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. The film recreates the story of Jesus' sacrifice and delivers messages of hope, faith and forgiveness. Jesus died for all mankind, and the film showcases the meaning of human suffering most realistically.
Bal Ganesh revolves around the mischievous son of Lord Shiva, who embarks on several adventures with Mooshak the mouse, his friend, while also battling evil forces and protecting the world. The animated film had Ashar Shaikh voice the character of Bal Ganesh, whereas Adarsh Gautam voiced Lord Shiva, and Namrata Sawhney lent her voice to Parvati. The film also included other deities, such as Lord Brahma, voiced by Jai Prakash Singh.
Thank God, directed by Indra Kumar, revolves around the character of Ayaan Kapoor, played by Sidharth Malhotra, a real estate broker who, in an unexpected situation, comes face-to-face with God after meeting with an accident. The film showcased Ajay Devgn in the role of Lord Chitragupta, who is the registrar of all sentient beings' good and evil actions. It also starred Mahesh Balraj as Yamdoot, the messenger of death.
OMG 2 is not the first time Akshay Kumar plays a Hindu deity; previously, he played another God in the prequel. The actor portrayed the role of Lord Krishna in this satirical comedy. The Umesh Shukla directorial starred Paresh Rawal in the role of a man who files a case in court against God after an earthquake destroys his stores, and his insurance policy doesn't cover the losses. In the film, Lord Krishna helps expose the corrupt businesses that run in the name of God.
Return of Hanuman is an animated action-adventure directed by Anurag Kashyap. The film revolves around Lord Hanuman signing a contract with the gods to be reborn as a human being to help a child. The film then explores how he becomes the saviour when evil asuras come to Earth. The film showcased Malak Shah lending his voice to Lord Hanuman, whereas Uday Sabnis voiced Brahma and Dhananjai Shrestha as Lord Indra.
My Friend Ganesha written and directed by Rajiv S Ruia showcased a sweet storyline of Ahsaas Channa's Ashu, an 8-year-old boy who feels neglected by his parents and has no friends finding an unlikely companion in lord Ganesha. With the deity becoming his Friend, Ashu overcomes all his problems. The film also captured the duo being mischievous together while Lord Ganesha also helped him preach the values of kindness and forgiveness.