Baba Nirala’s world is about to expand once again. Next chapter Prakash JhaIts hit crime drama, ‘Ek Badnam… Ashram’, is gearing up to go on floors in mid-August 2026. Will be seen in the upcoming season Bobby Deol Aditi Pohankar and reprise his much-loved role with her Chandan Roy SanyalAs the story picks up from the explosive events that ended in the previous installment.
The cameras will be operational from mid-August
According to Variety India, reports say that the shooting of ‘Ek Badnam… Ashram’ season 4 is scheduled to begin in the second half of August. Director Prakash Jha is set to reunite with the original cast of the show as they continue the story around the growing turmoil between controversial godman Baba Nirala and his empire.Although production is progressing as planned, it is still unclear whether the fourth season will serve as the final chapter of the franchise or whether the makers intend to continue the story beyond this installment.
A series that reshaped Bobby Deol’s career
Since its debut in 2020, ‘Ek Badnam… Ashram’ has emerged as one of India’s most successful streaming originals. Produced and directed by Prakash Jha, the series explores the dark world of a self-proclaimed spiritual leader whose public image hides a network of crime, political influence and exploitation. The show’s massive popularity led to multiple seasons, making it one of the longest-running original web series in the country.For Bobby Deol, the role of Baba Nirala marked a defining phase in his career. His performance as a morally ambiguous godman won widespread acclaim and introduced audiences to a completely different side of the actor, opening the door to several major films and OTT projects. Even today, Baba Nirala is one of the most memorable characters in Bobby’s career.
Season 4 should continue from the previous cliffhanger
The upcoming season is expected to begin where ‘Ek Badnam… Ashram Season 3 Part 2 closes with several unresolved conflicts surrounding Baba Nirala’s empire. Apart from Bobby Deol, Aditi Pohankar will return as Pammi, while Chandan Roy will reprise his role as Sanyal Bhopa Swamy, one of the show’s most interesting and unpredictable characters.The ensemble cast includes Darshan Kumar, Anupriya Goenka, Vikram Kochhar, Tridha ChowdhuryAbdhyam Suman and Rajeev Siddharth.
Will Baba Nirala’s journey end with season 4?
With the team gearing up to start filming in August, anticipation is building among fans eager to see what lies ahead for Baba Nirala and his followers. However, it remains a mystery whether ‘Ek Badnaam… Ashram’ season 4 will bring down the curtain on the story of the controversial spiritual leader or pave the way for another chapter.
