Aniruddhacharya Maharaj on Bollywood: Spiritual guru Aniruddha Acharya will now be seen in the popular television show ‘Laughter Chef Fun Unlimited’. During a conversation with IANS, he talked about food, social media and the negative influence of Bollywood on the youth.
Talking about his experience on ‘Laughter Chef Fun Unlimited’, he said, “The people of the Laughter show and all the employees of Colors TV are very nice and are doing a great job. They are connecting society as well as religion through their program. Through the show, we can connect with religion with laughter. That’s why everyone should definitely watch this show.”
Talking about his favourite jodi on the show, he said, “Everyone is great. Krushna, Sudesh and Bharti are especially great. Their unique style of engaging and captivating people makes their performance stand out on the show.”
Anirudh Acharya was scared initially
Regarding his first experience on television, he said, “Initially I was a little scared, then I got better. Now when I think about it, I feel I could have made people laugh a little more, but since this was my first experience on television, I was thinking what I should say and what I should not. I was also thinking that I should not say something that hurts anyone. Initially I was afraid of these things, but then I spoke openly.”
On doing his own show, he said, “The channel called me and made me feel my presence and I gave my best. When I get a better opportunity, I will do even better because now I have opened up. This was my first opportunity so I did well but I could have done better. However, if I get a chance again, I will do even better. All the other stars (actors/actresses) are talented and are doing well.”
What kind of food does Aniruddha Acharya like to eat?
Responding to questions about his daily diet, he said, “I mostly eat simple food. I make makhana kheer on the show. We all should eat healthy food. Whatever is not good for our health, we should not eat it even at home.”
On his every video going viral on social media, he said, “It feels good. Society and youth get to learn good things from this. Religion is for everyone, whether today’s youth agrees with it or not. That’s why I went to Laughter Chef so that along with eating, people can also talk about religion with me.”
He further said, “We could have a good conversation with laughter and we could reach out to the youth through it. This was the only reason for me to go on the show… I made people laugh and also told them the importance of prasad and religion.”
On whether a biopic is being made on him, he said, “It is very difficult to answer this question. However, I am very happy… Today, Bharti, Sudesh and Krishna and others are participants of the show. Today their lives are very successful and I feel my life is also complete. I feel it was of use to someone. Today, in the Gauri Gopal Ashram, there are many widowed women, where we serve.”
He further said, “They get food and here these people are making everyone laugh. It means that if you have come to this world, no one should be angry with us. Today, because of my videos on YouTube and social media, people watch it and laugh. I am very happy with this because no one’s eyes fill with tears because of me. If you laugh because of me, then my life is successful.”
On watching movies, he said, “I watch movies less, but I do watch them. I have seen some old movies. I haven’t watched a complete movie for years. I haven’t seen the new movies that are being made these days. I have seen “Swarg” and “Baghban”, which have a good portrayal of a mother, father and son.”
‘Bollywood is promoting wrong things for money’
On the title of Aadi Purush of Bollywood and Krishna, he said, “Bollywood needs to take a new turn and change. Bollywood promotes almost everything. They don’t see that they are promoting wrong things, promoting gutkha, cigarettes and alcohol. They are promoting wrong things for money. These super-duper stars, whether it is Amitabh Bachchan or anyone else, people take inspiration and learn from them.”
He further said, “For the sake of money you should not promote all this because our youth see them and go in the wrong direction. We have to save ourselves from wrong things. You are an inspiration for the society and people follow the path shown by you whether it is right or wrong. It is their responsibility to show the right path and not the wrong one. So, they need to change a little. The time for change has started. If they do not change, then it will not work.”
Talking about his favourite actress, he said, “Everyone is good. I cannot say who is my favourite. Everyone is good in their field. I don’t know them because I don’t see them. So I cannot say who is good and who is bad. All my sisters and brothers are good.
The last question asked to the spiritual guru was whether we can call you a guru of the modern era? Aniruddhacharya Maharaj answered this question by saying “yes.” Let us tell you that ‘Laughter Chef Fun Unlimited’ is telecast on Colors.
