Hollywood movies inspired by Indian mythologies has led to the creation of an exotic milieu in films, blending the surreal and the metaphysical.
Avatar, astutely mirrors elements of Indian mythology, most notably through its name, derived from Sanskrit, indicating ‘incarnation’.
The protagonist, Neo, a computer hacker, awakens to the illusion crafted by rogue AI machines.
The symbolism of Doctor Strange’s hand gestures, abilities, and combat tactics significantly draw upon Indian mythology.
The movie postulates that as one delves deeper into these dream levels, the perception of time stretches exponentially, distancing the mind from reality
According to Hindu philosophy, everything is an intrinsic part of this ‘One’, an idea reflected in Yoda’s explanations about the Force.
A key plot element of the movie reveals time dilation on Miller’s planet, where one hour equates to seven years on Earth.
James Cameron’s remarkable storytelling often integrates subtle references to Hindu mythology.