'Mile Sur Mera Tumhara': Muslims among Bollywood celebrities turning to Hanuman Chalisa for spiritual solace

Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam is a devout believer in Lord Hanuman. He always recites the Hanuman Chalisa during difficult times. He has shared that he recites the Hanuman Chalisa before every show or concert. On one occasion, while performing in Pakistan, he narrowly escaped a bomb blast; he attributes his survival in this incident to Lord Hanuman as well.

Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty is also a fitness enthusiast. She listens to the Hanuman Chalisa—a fact she once shared in a Reel. In that particular Reel, Shilpa was working out. She stated that the Hanuman Chalisa is the absolute best source of energy.

Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal has also mentioned during an interview that he listens to and recites the Hanuman Chalisa. He shared that on days when there is an early shoot, he has to leave in his car first thing in the morning; even at such times, he begins his day with the Hanuman Chalisa.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan also recites and listens to the Hanuman Chalisa. There is a version of the Chalisa available on YouTube featuring the voices of several people; Amitabh Bachchans voice is also included in this Hanuman Chalisa.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya recently revealed that he listens to the Hanuman Chalisa even while in his Ferrari. Much like him, Suryakumar Yadav has also shared that he listens to the Hanuman Chalisa after taking a bath.

Danish Akhtar

Danish Akhtar, who played the role of Hanuman in the TV series *Siya Ke Ram*, is a Muslim, yet he listens to the Hanuman Chalisa. In an interaction with the media, he revealed that he began reciting the Hanuman Chalisa prior to taking on the role.

Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri is a Muslim. She has stated in an interview that mantras and bhajans bring her peace. She is not religious, but spiritual. Whenever she experiences distress or anxiety, she listens to the Hanuman Chalisa.