In a notable turn of events in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, villagers hunted a treasure after watching Bollywood film ChorusVicky starring Kaushal. The film, which portrays historical events, gave birth to widespread rumors that the Gold coins of the Mughal-era were buried near the Asirgarh Fort. Inspired by these stories, the locals started digging the fields with flashlight and metal detectors, which revealed the hidden treasures.
In Burhanpur, after seeing the pride of the villagers, Vicky Kaushal, they dig for Mughal Gold through the night.
The excavation started around 7 pm and continued till 3 pm, the villagers tried tirelessly during the night. This enthusiasm was given fuel to connect with the hidden amount by legends for a long time. However, despite comprehensive efforts, no adequate evidence or treasure was discovered.
After videos of excavation activities, officials intervened and went viral on social media. The police issued a warning against unauthorized excavation, emphasizing the possible dangers and legal implications of such tasks. He urged the public to avoid spreading baseless rumors and engaging in illegal activities.
This phenomenon outlines the intensive impact of media on public perception and behavior. Whereas Chorus A task of imagination is, the depiction of the historical importance of Burhanpur, blurs the lines between reality and imagination for some audiences. Experts take precautions against taking cinematic depiction as historical facts, especially when they lead to tasks that defy legal and safety norms.
The Asirgarh Fort holds historical significance and is often associated with the Mughal Emperor Akbar, as well as the stories of the treasure hidden from the Mughal loot during their campaigns against the Marathas.
Recent film Chorus It seems that these ancient stories have revived, an attempt has been made to find the hidden treasures to the locals.
Chorus There is an Indian historical action film directed by Laxman YouTekar, depicting the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, in which Vicky Kaushal has played the lead role.
The film includes those scenes, which means that the Mughal forces looted the treasury from the Marathas and hid them in the Asirgarh Fort.
