Manoj Bajpayee, contemplating leaving acting, found solace and inspiration at Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand. This spiritual journey with director Ram Reddy led to the creation of ‘Jugnuma – The Fable,’ a film mirroring themes of liberation and inner peace. The experience deeply influenced Bajpayee’s connection to the protagonist and the film’s narrative.