Meet Anant Joshi Portrays Yogi Adityanath in the biopic Ajey
Meet Anant Joshi
Portrays Yogi Adityanath in the biopic Ajey
The Untold Story of a Yogi, set for a worldwide release on August 1, 2025.
In the transforming vista of Indian cinema, where compelling narratives and transformative performances persist to engage audiences, actor Anant Joshi is set to take on one of his most challenging roles yet. He will play the titular character in Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, a biographical drama based on the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Anant Joshi at 35 has carved a distinct niche for himself in the entertainment industry, navigating amid web series, television, and films.
Agra, born Joshi first catapulted to prominence with his lead role in ALT Balaji’s Virgin Bhasskar where his portrayal of a shy yet determined young author drew considerable attention. He went on to impress with notable performances in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein , Maamla Legal Hai and the satirical comedy Kathal in which he played Constable Saurabh Dwivedi.
Joshi In 2023, delivered a standout performance as Pritam Pandey in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s critically acclaimed 12th Fail. His portrayal of a student navigating personal and academic struggles was both nuanced and heartfelt, earning him praise for his emotional range and authenticity.
Elaborating on his journey from 12th Fail to leading Ajey, Joshi voiced that, “Working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra was nothing less than training in a film school. He is a walking film institution. Being able to spend his every day on film set with him, it was like every moment was a lesson. He thinks that learning prepared improved him so much as a professional and as an artist that he was able to take the challenge to portray Ajey. And he believes it all made sense to have done 12th Fail before being able to take on a lead role. A film like 12th Fail taught him to take this responsibility as an actor. And he feels glad that Ajey came after 12th Fail.”
Joshi also appeared in the behind-the-scenes documentary Zero Se Restart, which followed the making of 12th Fail. In it, he reflected on how Chopra’s mentorship helped shape his character and elevate his craft. Alongside the cast, Joshi underwent rigorous workshops and script revisions to deliver an authentic portrayal of real-life inspiration.
Ajey will chronicle the life of Ajay Mohan Singh Bisht, better known as Yogi Adityanath, tracing his journey from a young man in Uttarakhand to his transformation into a spiritual leader and eventually one of India’s most prominent political figures. The film’s teaser has already created buzz online, with its official trailer expected to drop soon.
Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 1, 2025.
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