Samikssha Bhatnagar on Playing Siddhi Maa in Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj, Starring Subodh Bhave

Actor Samikssha Bhatnagar, known for her work in Hindi television shows on Star Plus and Zee TV, as well as films like Poster Boys and series such as Dharavi Bank, is set to portray Siddhi Maa in the upcoming spiritual biopic Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj, starring Subodh Bhave and scheduled for release on May 29, 2026.

Directed by Sharad Singh Thakur, the film explores the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, bringing his message of faith, peace, and inner balance to the big screen.

Speaking about what drew her to the film, Bhatnagar shared, “Portraying divine characters like Sita Maa earlier and now Siddhi Maa comes with immense responsibility and emotional depth.”

Talking about preparing for her role as Siddhi Maa, Bhatnagar shared, “As a performer, it was very important for me to emotionally connect with the audience while portraying Siddhi Maa.”“Every character teaches you something, but Siddhi Maa taught me the true meaning of surrender, simplicity, and devotion.”

Reflecting on the film’s impact on her personal life, Bhatnagar shared, “One should always carry surrender and devotion in their heart because God always wants the best for you.”
“I am learning something new every day and trying to live my life with those values and blessings.”
“Every scene in this film is memorable for me because the entire experience felt deeply spiritual.”

Recalling memorable moments from the shoot, she added, “for me was shooting the song featured in the trailer — ‘You are my mother, you are my father.’”
“While performing that song, even though Subodh ji wasn’t standing in front of me, I genuinely felt Maharaj Ji’s divine presence around me.”
“It was such an emotional experience that I broke down in tears while performing the scene.”

The film also stars Hiten Tejwani, Smita Tambe, Mohit Gupta, Hemant Pandey, Aaratii Naagpal, Varsha Manikchand, Hardeep Kaur, Aniruddh Dave, and Garima Agarwal. Produced by Balram Garg, Balvir Singh, Sharad Singh Thakur, Khadag Singh Gaur, and Neelam Singh, the film is presented by Anisha Films International in association with PC Jeweller and BSR Film Productions. The all-India release will be handled by First Film Studios LLP.