MUMBAI: Bhajan maestro and Padma Shri awardee Anup Jalota, who is a renowned name in the world of devotional music is all set to be part of producer Balkrishn Shrivastav and director Vicky Ranawat's biopic Satya Sai Baba. He will play the lead role of Satya Sai Baba in it. The film's poster was recently released by the Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Jalota has signed a few films in the past, too. He says the decision to take up movies dates back to when he was offered the role of Satya Sai Baba in Vicky Ranawat’s film, which also releases this year.

A source close to the production house said, "Anupji bears an uncannily, striking resemblance to Sai Baba. He also happens to be Sai Baba's follower and has been closely associated with him for many years. It gives us an edge because Anupji is well-versed in Baba's mannerisms and nuances. It helps us greatly because we can be as realistic as possible. He's thrilled to be a part of the film and taking a keen interest in every aspect."

Jalota, who has acted in many films before, is for the first time going to be part of a biopic. He said, "I am glad that I got an opportunity to play Satya Sai Baba, because I have believed in his ideals and principles. I have also observed him closely and read a lot about him. It required great research and playing this character will be a challenge."

From former President of the country Late Abdul Kalam Azad to superstar Rajnikanth,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and God of Indian cricket Sachin Tendulkar many people believed in him. The small village Putapurti, which did not have roads and infrastructure today has world-renowned hospitals, music and education centres and many other facilities for the common man. Despite taking Samadhi, even today, millions of people who believe in him believe that he will again incarnate as Prem Sai.

The film will also feature Sadhika Randhawa, Jackie Shroff, Govind Namdev , Arun Bakshi, Mushtaq Khan in important roles .Sudhakar sharma has written the lyrics which are composed by Bappi Lahiri ,Sumeet Tappu . Babban Rao Ghulap of Atman Films presents the film produced by Balkrishn Shrivastav of A One Creation . The film is co-produced by Subhash Sehgal,Ankita and Nikita Shrivastav . Bappa Lahiri has given the Background music of the film and Sachindra Sharma has written the story of the film.The film will release on 22nd January 2021 all over cinemas.