Shiva (Āstraverse)
Shiva is a fictional character appearing in the Brahmāstra film series of the Āstraverse, an Indian fantasy cinematic universe.[1][2] He is portrayed by Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor. The character first appeared in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), and will appear again in Brahmāstra: Part Two – Dev (2026) and Brahmāstra: Part Three (2027).[3][4] He gained a cult following from the release of the first film itself.[5]
| Shiva | |
|---|---|
| Āstraverse character | |
| First appearance | Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) |
| Last appearance | Brahmāstra: Part Three (2027) |
| Created by | Ayan Mukerji |
| Portrayed by | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Born | 1992 |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Disc jockey (DJ) |
| Weapon | Agniāstra |
| Significant other | Isha Chatterjee |
| Relatives | Dev (father) Amrita (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Home | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
Shiva, a 30 year old orphan DJ from Mumbai, who takes care of many orphan kids in his small house, finds out that he is an āstra (a type of weapon in Indian mythology) himself with pyrokinetic powers (abilities to control fire) and will have to stop Junoon, a disciple of the antagonist, from joining the 3 pieces of Brahmāstra (a super weapon) together, as it can destroy the world and can bring back the dark lord from dead.[6]
He is the son of Dev and Amrita, who were part of a group called Brahmānsh, the people who have been protecting all the āstras since many generations.[7] He meets Guruji Raghu (portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan), the leader of the present day Brahmānsh, who gives him training and tells him the story of his parents.[8] Shiva can control fire, can conjure weapons out of it, can't get burn from it, and is somehow connected to the dark lord. Isha Chatterjee (portrayed by Alia Bhatt), a 25 year old NRI girl, who joins him in his adventure of āstras, is his love interest and may wield Pawanāstra in future.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva Review: Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Ayan Mukerji film is a visual spectacle". PINKVILLA. 9 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Ayan Mukerji and Jio Studios in talks to ink a multi film deal for Brahmastra with Astra Verse spin offs". PINKVILLA. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra Part 2 to release in December 2026; Director reveals timeline for 2nd and 3rd part". PINKVILLA. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Brahmastra Part 2: Ayan Mukerji unveils stunning 'early concept art' for Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt sequel". PINKVILLA. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Brahmastra fan theories claim Shiva and Junoon are twins, Alia Bhatt's Isha is wearing Dev's ring, and Guruji is the villain". The Indian Express. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shiva was a complex character on paper: Ranbir Kapoor on his role in Brahmāstra". Financialexpress. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Who Is Dev In 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'? What Can We Expect In 'Brahmastra Part Two'? | Film Fugitives". 4 November 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Ranbir Kapoor reveals details of his Brahmastra character Shiva, says he has a 'strange connection with fire'". The Indian Express. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.