Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu
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Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu

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Uncover the alleged crimes, deceit, violence and manipulations of a once-revered spiritual leader, Asaram. Gather insight through his current and former followers, and the truth behind being his devotees.
IMDb 6.9/1020251 season
DocumentaryUnscripted
DocumentaryUnscripted
IMDb 6.9/1020251 season
Cast: No DirectorNeelam DubeyPC Solanki
U/A 16+
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Business of Enlightenment

    1. Business of Enlightenment

    Asaram built a multi-billion dollar spiritual empire during his meteoric rise from a partitioned refugee to a guru with millions of followers across India. Later, two boys who were sent to the Ashram to study have gone missing.
    Asaram built a multi-billion dollar spiritual empire during his meteoric rise from a partitioned refugee to a guru with millions of followers across India. Later, two boys who were sent to the Ashram to study have gone missing.
    U/A 16+
    45min
    Jan 28, 2025

  • 2. Skeletons in the Closet

    2. Skeletons in the Closet

    Trouble arises when Ahmedabad erupts in protest, and much more.
    Trouble arises when Ahmedabad erupts in protest, and much more.
    U/A 16+
    45min
    Jan 28, 2025

  • 3. People v. Asaram

    3. People v. Asaram

    The families of the victims and survivors begin their long battle against Asaram.
    The families of the victims and survivors begin their long battle against Asaram.
    U/A 16+
    46min
    Jan 28, 2025
    • Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu
    DocumentaryUnscripted
    IMDb 6.9/1020251 season
    Uncover the alleged crimes, deceit, violence and manipulations of a once-revered spiritual leader, Asaram. Gather insight through his current and former followers, and the truth behind being his devotees.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Naman GovilEsha Paul
    Producers
    Greeshmitha EricaMandar V Parelkar
    Cast
    No DirectorNeelam DubeyPC SolankiMahendra Chawla
    Studio
    discovery plus Discovery Channel
    Content advisory
    U/A 16+
    frightening scenesFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    Englishहिन्दीবাংলাதமிழ்తెలుగుಕನ್ನಡമലയാളം
    Subtitles
    English
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