Hastar God: Many who have watched the film Tumbbad and grasped its deeper meaning are curious about the mysterious deity, Hastar. Interestingly, there isn’t much information about Hastar available on the internet. However, we do find some intriguing insights about him through the film and various sources. Let’s dive into the story of Hastar as depicted in Tumbbad.
The film Tumbbad, directed by Sohum Shah, was released in 2018 but didn’t initially receive much attention. The concept and storyline were later appreciated when audiences revisited the movie on their smartphones. Today, Tumbbad is considered one of India’s finest films and was recently re-released in theatres. One of the most pressing questions that arise after watching the film is about Hastar—whether this character is based on mythology or purely fictional. Let’s explore this mystery.
Who is Hastar?
In Tumbbad, Hastar is shown as the most beloved son of the goddess who gave birth to all deities. He is portrayed as a mythical god of wealth and grain. Hastar is depicted as a greedy, selfish deity who desired more than his rightful share.
According to the film, Hastar first stole all the gold from his mother’s treasure and then attempted to take all the grain as well, but the other gods prevented him from doing so. They attacked him and deprived him of grain. As a result, he was erased from all religious texts and forgotten by the world. The film suggests that Hastar remains trapped in his mother’s womb to this day.
The Real Story of Hastar
There is no mention of Hastar in any ancient mythological texts, making the character entirely fictional. However, there’s a website called Phantom.com, which publishes information about gods and demons. According to this website, Hastar did indeed exist, but he had no connection to Hindu mythology.
The website claims that Hastar was initially a benevolent god, but his reputation was tarnished to prevent him from being part of humanity’s salvation. It also warns against uttering his name, as doing so brings destruction. The site describes Hastar as having an octopus-like head, bat-like wings, golden eyes, and a body always draped in yellow cloth. However, the accuracy of this information is uncertain.
