In Kalki 2898 AD, Amitabh Bachchan portrays Ashwatthama. Who is Ashwatthama and is he still alive?

In 2898 AD, Amitabh Bachchan made his debut as Ashwatthama in Kalki. Amitabh seemed to be wearing bandages and had an illuminated mani (gem) on his forehead in a video that was made public on Sunday. In the video, a young viewer queries Amitabh’s identity, divinity, and ability to pass away. Then Amitabh gives his introduction, saying, “Since Dwapar Yug, I have been waiting for the 10th incarnation since Dash avatar ki pratiksha kar raha hoon main, Dronacharya ka putra Ashwatthama.” I am Ashwatthama’s son, Dronacharya.

With Amitabh’s initial glance, the myth of the everlasting Ashwatthama has gained prominence. We meet Ashwatthama in a new incarnation because Kalki 2898 AD is a dystopian future story that is mostly based on Mahabharat. But who is Ashwatthama and what role did he play in the Hindu mythology of Mahabharat as told by Ved Vyas? That’s all there is to it.

Ashwatthama is a person who?

Ashwatthama is said to be the son of the sage Dronacharya, who instructed the Pandavas and Kauravas. Renowned for his valor and combat prowess, Ashwatthama was an essential character in the Mahabharat. He engaged in combat with Pandava in the Kurukshetra War.

Why was Ashwatthama killed by the five sons of the Pandavas?

The legend states that Ashwatthama was furious and distraught during the Battle of Kurukshetra when he discovered that Lord Krishna and the Pandavas had deceived his father, Drona, into believing he had died, and had then slain him on the battlefield. On the tenth day of the war, he became enraged and stormed into the Pandavas’ camp, killing five of Draupadi’s children.

The curse of Ashwatthama:

The official Amar Chitra Katha website states that it is said that Ashwatthama was assaulted by Arjun and Lord Krishna when they were outraged over the action. With their tremendous weapons, Ashwatthama and Arjun could have ended the world. The gods stepped in and demanded that they return their weapons. Ashwatthama was clueless on how to do it, but Arjun managed to pull it off. In an effort to break the Pandavas’ line, he is claimed to have diverted it to Uttara, who was carrying Abhimanyu’s unborn child.

It is stated that Lord Krishna intervened and brought the stillborn to life. Ashwatthama receives an immorality curse from Lord Krishna, who is dissatisfied with his actions during the conflict.

Regarding Ashwatthama’s forehead, what is the gem?

It was said that Ashwatthama’s mani (gem) on his forehead at birth shielded him from exhaustion, hunger, and thirst. He was requested to give up the gem by Lord Krishna, who left a large scar on his forehead, after his attempt to murder the Pandavas’ sons and assault Abhimanyu’s unborn child.

Is Ashwatthama an extant being?

According to legend, Ashwatthama has been sentenced to roam the planet as a symbol of his transgressions. Many people think Ashwatthama is still carrying out his punishment on Earth, despite the lack of evidence to support this theory.

Regarding Kalki, 2898 AD:

Important parts in Kalki 2989 AD are Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The movie’s chronology would start with Mahabharat, according to Nag Ashwin, who made this announcement at the Synapse 2024 event in Gurgaon. “The film begins with Mahabharat and ends in 2898 AD,” he said. It covers a period of 6,000 years. We attempted to conjure up worlds, picturing what they may like while maintaining their Indianness and avoiding a Blade Runner aesthetic. The movie starts 6000 years ago, in 3102 BC, which is when Krishna’s last incarnation is said to have vanished, 2898 AD.