Many viewers noted the parallels between Baba Nirala and real-life self-styled godmen like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh or Asaram Bapu, though the creators denied direct inspiration.
The explosive season finale sees Pammi realizing the horrific truth about Baba Nirala and the ashram. Stripped of her illusions, she makes a desperate, high-stakes attempt to escape the heavily guarded fortress. Ujagar Singh and Natasha finally gather enough forensic evidence to tie the ashram to multiple murders, setting up a massive cliffhanger for the next chapter. Themes Explored in Season 1
Just as Ujagar Singh collects enough evidence to close in on a monumental breakthrough, immense political pressure forces his superiors to act. Ujagar receives explicit, strict orders from upper administration to halt his investigation immediately. Simultaneously, Bhopa Swami deploys his local surveillance network to track down dissidents, uncovering highly alarming information regarding an individual trying to leak sensitive information outside the compound. Aashram (TV Series 2020– ) - Episode list - IMDb