Line #25 Film/BrahmastraPartOneShiva


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3	''Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva'' is a Hindi-language action fantasy film from India. It was written and directed by Creator/AyanMukerji and is intended to launch the Astraverse franchise.
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5	The film is inspired by Myth/HinduMythology, specifically the concept of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astra_(weapon) astras]], divine weapons wielded by a select few. The most powerful of these is the Brahmāstra, has the power to destroy the world. In order to contain its power, the Brahmāstra was split into three thousands of years ago by the Brahmānsh, a secret group of mystical warriors who aim to stop the power of the astras from falling into the wrong hands.
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7	Enter Shiva (Creator/RanbirKapoor), an orphaned DJ from modern Mumbai, who falls in love with the beauteous Isha (Creator/AliaBhatt). His normal life is soon upended when he obtains a piece of the Brahmāstra. At the behest of the guru Raghu (Creator/AmitabhBachchan), Shiva joins the Brahmānsh to learn how to master his newfound astra of fire, and contend with his past and heritage, all while trying to stop the antagonist Junoon (Creator/MouniRoy) from awakening the mysterious villain Dev.
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9	The film was released on 9 September 2022.
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13	* ActorAllusion: Mohan Bhargav is named for his actor Creator/ShahRukhKhan's previous role, Mohan Bhargava, in ''Film/{{Swades}}''.
14	* AncientOrderOfProtectors: The Brahmānsh, a secret order of mystical warriors dedicated to guarding the unstable Brahmāstra and using the astras to help humanity.
15	* BlowYouAway: The Pawanastra gives one power over wind.
16	* TheCameo: Creator/DeepikaPadukone makes a brief, uncredited appearance as Shiva's mother.
17	* FighterMageThief: The leader of the TerribleTrio, a powerful sorceress Junoon, is the Mage. The strong Zor is the Fighter, while the fast Raftaar is the Thief. [[spoiler:The latter two even get their respective abilities enhanced while wearing the stolen astras of Anish and Mohan.]]
18	* LoveAtFirstSight: Shiva falls in love with Isha just from making eye contact with her.
19	* LukeIAmYourFather: [[spoiler:Dev, the main baddie, turns out to be the father of hero Shiva]].
20	* MythicalMotifs:
21	** The Agnyastra/fire astra is named for Agni, the god of fire.
22	** The Nandiastra, which gives one the strength of a thousand bulls, is named for the bull of the god Shiva.
23	** The Vanarastra, which bestows the strength and agility of a monkey on its wielder, is named for the Vanara, a mythical group of monkey people.
24	* MakingASplash: The Jalastra wielded by Shiva's mother Amrita gives one the power of water.
25	* PlayingWithFire: Shiva eventually gains control over fire through the Agnyastra.
26	* SayMyName: Isha tends to say "Shiva" a lot whenever she is going to be killed and motivating him.
27	* SealedEvilInACan: Dev, TheManBehindTheMan who previously awoke the Brahmāstra and intended to take its power for himself, [[spoiler:was sealed away in a statue years ago. Junoon intends to release him and succeeds.]]
28	%%* SirNotAppearingInThisTrailer: [[spoiler: Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.]]
29	* SequelHook: Just before the credits, [[spoiler:Dev, Shiva's father and Junoon's evil boss, is released from his imprisonment as a statue.]]
30	* SuperStrength: Anish gains this by using the ''Nandi Āstra''. [[spoiler:Zor uses it following Anish's death.]]
31	* TerribleTrio: The main antagonist Junoon is closely aided by her henchmen Zor and Raftaar.
32	* UptownGirl: Shiva is a poor orphan; his love interest Isha is a rich Londoner.

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