Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.70/10 from 8300 votes
Tags: reference to bikram choudhury, bikram yoga, sexual harassment accusation
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Bikram: Yogui, gurú, depredador
Title in Italiano:

Bikram: Guru dello yoga, predatore sessuale
Title in Português:

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Raubtier
Title in Français:

Bikram: Yogi, gourou, prédateur
Title in Türk:

Bikram: Yogi, gourou, prédateur
Title in Deutsch:

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Raubtier

Synopsis

Bikram Choudhury was at the forefront of popularizing yoga in North America and around the world. An Indian immigrant with a Beverly Hills base, Choudhury was a born entertainer, known for dressing in nothing more than a black speedo and a Rolex. His teaching style was tough love sprinkled with salty language and punctuated by spontaneous bursts of singing. His followers hailed him for helping them to gain confidence, lose weight, and overcome physical ailments through his specialty of hot yoga. He built a franchise empire with hundreds of Bikram studios around the world.

Filmmaker Eva Orner traces Choudhury from his rise in the 1970s to his disgrace in accusations of rape and sexual harassment in more recent years. She taps a vast trove of archival footage that demonstrates Choudhury's charm and offers clues to his dark side. She conducts extensive interviews with his one-time acolytes who now feel betrayed, including yoga devotee Sarah Baughn who brought serious charges against him years before the reckoning of the #MeToo movement, and Choudhury's long-time lawyer Micki Jafa-Bodden.

Over the years, Choudhury's story has received steady press coverage, but there is a fresh power in this telling, with key figures going on camera to describe their complicated journey. The film raises larger questions about the nature of leaders and followers and the corruption of messianic figures. To this day, Choudhury has evaded prosecution and continues to attract yoga students from all over the world, bringing added tension to this rigorous investigation.

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User reviews

William Parker
6/10

The music sets the tone for the film, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue as we delve into Choudhury's rise to fame and subsequent downfall.

Kimberly Lewis
5/10

The music underscores the broader themes of power, corruption, and the complexities of leadership explored in the documentary, enriching the viewer's experience.

Kenneth Roberts
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the tension and conflict surrounding Choudhury's legal battles and the impact of the #MeToo movement on his legacy.

Jennifer King
3/10

Additionally, the use of repetitive and monotonous background music throughout the film became distracting and took away from the overall impact of the narrative. The soundtrack failed to create a cohesive and immersive viewing experience, leaving the audience feeling disconnected from the intense and troubling story being presented.

Mary Adams
6/10

The use of traditional Indian instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the portrayal of Choudhury's cultural background and influence.

Jennifer King
8/10

The use of music in the documentary helps to set the tone for each scene, from the uplifting melodies during Choudhury's early days of success to the more somber and intense tracks when exploring the darker aspects of his character. The soundtrack effectively conveys the complexity of Choudhury's story and adds depth to the narrative, making it a compelling and immersive viewing experience.

Thomas Allen
5/10

The songs chosen for the film reflect the duality of Choudhury's persona, from charismatic guru to accused predator, creating a nuanced portrayal of his character.

John Scott
10/10

The music sets the tone for the documentary, drawing the audience into the world of Bikram and his followers with its captivating melodies and haunting undertones. It enhances the emotional impact of the interviews and archival footage, creating a truly immersive experience for the viewer.

John Campbell
6/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack enhances the interviews with Choudhury's former followers, adding weight to their stories of betrayal and disillusionment.