Q1. Is Hanuman Ansh based on a true story?

It's inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, built on devotee accounts and the director's own book - but it is a dramatized devotional film, not a documentary.

Q2. Who is Neem Karoli Baba in real life?

He was an Indian Hindu guru, born Lakshmi Narayan Sharma around 1900, best known for his devotion to Hanuman, his simple teachings on love and service, and the Kainchi Dham ashram he established in Uttarakhand.

Q3. Did Steve Jobs actually meet Neem Karoli Baba?

No. Jobs travelled to India in 1974 hoping to meet him, but Baba had already passed away in 1973.

Q4. Why is Neem Karoli Baba called by that name?

According to devotee tradition, he was thrown off a train near the village of Neeb Karori, and the train wouldn't move again until he was allowed back on after which he became known as Neem Karoli Baba. This account is passed down through oral tradition rather than independent records.