The Answer (2018)

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• 2018
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• Pavan Kaul
• Leonidas Gulaptis
• Victor Banerjee
• Miriam Harris

"The Answer" an International award wining feature film is the only English language autobiographical film made on the relationship of an Indian Guru and an American disciple James Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda). The first film to portray Paramhansa Yogananda, author of spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, in a dramatic characterization, essayed by the world renowned eminent actor Victor Banerjee. This movie is based on the celebrated book 'New Path' written by Swami Kriyananda. This is a true story of an American seeker James Donald Walters who forsakes the worldly life to enter upon an amazing spiritual journey. His quest for truth led him at age 22 to meet and live with the great Avatar, Paramhansa Yogananda, author of International best seller Autobiography of a Yogi, who immediately accepts him as his disciple. He later came to be known as Swami Kriyananda the world renowned teacher, author, music composer and founder of the worldwide Ananda Community. Swami Kriyananda departed for his Heavenly abode on 21st April 2013 at Asissi in Italy The film is set in the 30's, 40's and 50's and has been shot across India, Europe and USA in places like Los Angeles, Nevada city, New York, Bucharest, Sinaia, Brasov, Calcutta. The Answer,as Winner of 17 major Awards, 26 Official selections of 48 nominations at International Film Festivals, bears testimony to the impact of the story of Swami Kriyanandas life, his devotion to his Master, Paramhansa Yogananda and the deep message imbued in the movie, which the world greatly needs.