The upcoming political biopic “Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi” based on Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s life is creating quite a stir even before its release. The teaser dropped recently and received tremendous response, especially for Anant Vijay Joshi, who is essaying the role of Yogi with striking resemblance and conviction.
Who is Anant Vijay Joshi?
Born on October 26, 1989, in Agra, Anant Vijay Joshi began his acting career with the movie “Wo Paanch Din”. He later gained fame through ALTBalaji’s bold web series “Gandi Baat”. Joshi’s other notable works include “Virgin Bhaskar”, “Kathal” (with Sanya Malhotra), “Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein”, “Maamla Legal Hai” and the critically acclaimed “12th Fail” starring Vikrant Massey. With Ajey, Joshi is now ready to make a mark in lead roles.
Why Anant Joshi is Perfect as Yogi Adityanath
In the teaser, Anant Vijay Joshi brings both intensity and calm to the portrayal of Yogi Adityanath. His mannerisms, dialogue delivery, and physical transformation are being widely appreciated by viewers and critics alike. Many believe this role could be a game-changer in his acting journey.
Release Date and Cast of ‘Ajey’
Directed by Ravindra Gautam, known for Maharani 2, Ajey is set to release on August 1, 2025 in five languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film also features Paresh Rawal, Nirahua, Pawan Malhotra, Rajesh Khattar, Garima Singh, Ajay Mengi, and Sarwar Ahuja in pivotal roles.
