Mahashivratri 2022: Watch these bollywood films to experience the powers of Shiva

On Mahashivratri, it's the best time for devotees to revisit the below-mentioned films that celebrate the magical powers of the diety, also known as Neelkanth.

Mumbai: Much like romance and action, religion has also been the subject and backdrop of countless films in Indian cinema. From ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960), ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ (1977), to ‘Oh My God’ (2012), and ‘PK’ (2014), several movies have been made with a dash of religion-based themes. And while helming a film with a religious plot, a slew of makers have paid an ode to Lord Shiva in one way or the other over the years. On Mahashivratri, it's the best time for devotees to revisit the below-mentioned films that celebrate the magical powers of the diety, also known as Neelkanth.

1. Shivaay

Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Shivaay’ is a must-watch film for any Shiva devotee as it deals with human elements of the lord. In the movie, Ajay played the character of a mountaineer named Shivaay. With the 2016 released movie, Ajay, who also helmed the project, tried to portray Lord Shiva`s imperfections apart from his goodness." He smokes, drinks `bhang`, when he gets wild he will kill randomly, then he will realise that he has made a mistake, people can fool him also. He is good at heart. When he gets violent he is terrible. This is what humans are. Shiva, I feel is the only God which has all the elements," Ajay had said in one of the interviews.The title track of the film `Bolo Har Har` is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and proved that the movie is indicative of Lord Shiva as the destroyer of all evil.Interestingly, Ajay is a staunch follower of Lord Shiva in real life as well. Reportedly, he has a big tattoo inked on his chest which is Shiva`s face along with the sign of OM.

2. Kedarnath

Thanks to filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor for beautifully showcasing Kedarnath, a religious town in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand that became important because of the ancient Kedarnath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, via his film.Released in 2018, `Kedarnath` is set against the backdrop of the Uttarakhand floods that took place in 2013. The film mainly revolves around Hindu pilgrim Mukku (played by Sara Ali Khan) and a Muslim porter Mansoor (late Sushant Singh Rajput), who fall in love during the trek to Kedarnath.When you serve another human being, then Shiva resides in you -- is one of the important messages that the film delivered.Also, listening to Amit Trivedi`s soulful devotional song `Namo Namo` from the film this Mahashivratri will surely act as a cherry on the cake.