The world of Baba Nirala is all set to expand once again. The next chapter of Prakash Jha’s hit crime drama, ‘Ek Badnaam… Aashram’, is gearing up to go on floors in mid-August 2026. The upcoming season will see Bobby Deol reprise his much-loved role, alongside Aaditi Pohankar and Chandan Roy Sanyal, as the story picks up from the explosive events that concluded the previous installment.
Cameras to roll from mid-August
According to Variety India, reports suggest that filming for ‘Ek Badnaam… Aashram’ Season 4 is scheduled to begin in the second half of August. Director Prakash Jha is set to reunite with the show’s core cast as they continue the saga surrounding the controversial godman Baba Nirala and the growing turmoil within his empire.While production is moving ahead as planned, it is still unclear whether the fourth season will serve as the concluding chapter of the franchise or if the makers intend to continue the story beyond this installment.
A series that reshaped Bobby Deol’s career
Ever since its debut in 2020, ‘Ek Badnaam… Aashram’ has emerged as one of India’s most successful streaming originals. Created and directed by Prakash Jha, the series explores the dark world of a self-proclaimed spiritual leader whose public image conceals a network of crime, political influence and exploitation. The show’s immense popularity led to multiple seasons, making it one of the country’s longest-running original web series.For Bobby Deol, the role of Baba Nirala marked a defining phase in his career. His portrayal of the morally ambiguous godman earned widespread praise and introduced audiences to an entirely different side of the actor, opening doors to several major film and OTT projects. Even today, Baba Nirala remains one of the most memorable characters of Bobby’s career.
Season 4 to continue from the previous cliffhanger
The upcoming season is expected to pick up where ‘Ek Badnaam… Aashram’ Season 3 Part 2 left off, with several unresolved conflicts surrounding Baba Nirala’s empire likely to take centre stage. Apart from Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar will return as Pammi, while Chandan Roy Sanyal is set to reprise his role as Bhopa Swami, one of the show’s most intriguing and unpredictable characters.The ensemble cast is also expected to feature Darshan Kumaar, Anupria Goenka, Vikram Kochhar, Tridha Choudhury, Adhyayan Suman and Rajeev Siddhartha.
Will Baba Nirala’s journey end with Season 4?
As the team prepares to begin filming in August, anticipation is already building among fans eager to see what lies ahead for Baba Nirala and his followers. However, whether ‘Ek Badnaam… Aashram’ Season 4 will bring the curtain down on the controversial spiritual leader’s story or pave the way for another chapter remains under wraps.