Editing Hanuman (section)

==In popular culture==
While Hanuman is a quintessential character of any movie on [[Ramayana]], Hanuman-centric movies have also been produced with Hanuman as the central character. In 1976 the [[Bajrangbali (film)|first biopic movie]] on Hanuman in Hindi was released with wrestler [[Dara Singh]] playing the role of Hanuman. He again reprised the character in [[Ramanand Sagar]]'s television series [[Ramayan (1987 TV series)|Ramayan]] and [[B. R. Chopra]]'s [[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-30|title=Did you know how Dara Singh was chosen for the role of Hanuman in Ramayan?|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/did-you-know-how-dara-singh-was-chosen-for-the-role-of-hanuman-in-ramayan/22814246|access-date=2020-06-14|website=mid-day|language=en|archive-date=14 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614112421/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/did-you-know-how-dara-singh-was-chosen-for-the-role-of-hanuman-in-ramayan/22814246|url-status=live}}</ref> The TV series [[Jai Hanuman (1997 TV series)|Jai Hanuman]] was released in 1997 on Doordarshan.

In 2005 an animated movie [[Hanuman (2005 film)|of the same name]] was released and was extremely popular among children. Actor [[Mukesh Khanna]] voiced the character of Hanuman in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-10-21|title=Hanuman: the journey of a mythical superhero|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/hanuman-the-journey-of-a-mythical-superhero-228121.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=News18|archive-date=14 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614090548/https://www.news18.com/news/india/hanuman-the-journey-of-a-mythical-superhero-228121.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this several series of movies featuring the god were produced, though all of them were animated, prominent ones being the Bal Hanuman series 2006–2012. Another movie, Maruti Mera dost, (2009) was a contemporary adaptation of Hanuman in modern times.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/entertainment/movies/5-bollywood-movies-hanuman|title=5 Bollywood Movies About Hanuman|date=2017-06-02|website=BookMyShow|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-29|archive-date=29 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329140101/https://in.bookmyshow.com/entertainment/movies/5-bollywood-movies-hanuman|url-status=live}}</ref>

The 2015 Bollywood movie [[Bajrangi Bhaijaan]] had [[Salman Khan]] playing the role of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, who is an ardent Hanuman devotee and regularly invokes him for his protection, courage, and strength.<ref>{{Citation|title=Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bajrangi_bhaijaan|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201092610/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bajrangi_bhaijaan/|url-status=live}}</ref>

US president [[Barack Obama]] had a habit of carrying with him a few small items given to him by people he had met. The items included a small figurine of Hanuman.<ref>{{cite news |title=Revealed: Obama always carries Hanuman statuette in pocket |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Revealed-Obama-always-carries-Hanuman-statuette-in-pocket/article14001552.ece |access-date=8 April 2021 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 January 2016 |language=en-IN |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414074305/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Revealed-Obama-always-carries-Hanuman-statuette-in-pocket/article14001552.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/ox6LidnmbPM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160116012625/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox6LidnmbPM Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |title=Obama Reveals Lucky Charms During Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox6LidnmbPM |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |access-date=8 April 2021 |language=en |date=16 January 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

Hanuman was referenced in the 2018 [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film, [[Black Panther (film)|''Black Panther'']] and its 2022 sequel ''[[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever]]'', which are set in the fictional African nation of [[Wakanda]]; the Jabari tribe often is seen saying ''Glory to "Hanuman" '' as the tribe worships its ancestral gorilla deity. The reference was removed from the film in theatre screenings in India. But the uncensored part came out later on digital streaming platforms in the country.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2018/03/12/what-india-can-learn-from-black-panther |title=What India can learn from 'Black Panther' |author=Amish Tripathi |date=12 March 2018 |website=washingtonpost.com |access-date=17 May 2018 |archive-date=19 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519032349/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2018/03/12/what-india-can-learn-from-black-panther/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/02/21/black-panther-censored-in-india |title='Black Panther' Movie Had a Word Censored in India |author=Nicole Drum |date=20 February 2018 |website=comicbook.com |access-date=17 May 2018 |archive-date=18 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518054935/http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/02/21/black-panther-censored-in-india |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Mexican acoustic-metal duo, [[Rodrigo Y Gabriela]] released a hit single named "Hanuman" from their album [[11:11 (Rodrigo y Gabriela album)|''11:11'']]. Each song on the album was made to pay tribute to a different musician that inspired the band, and the song Hanuman is dedicated to [[Carlos Santana]]. Why the band used the name Hanuman is unclear, but the artists have stated that Santana "was a role model for musicians back in Mexico that it was possible to do great music and be an international musician."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rodrigo y Gabriela: Fusing Flamenco And Metal|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113658095|access-date=2020-09-21|website=NPR.org|language=en|archive-date=28 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828005110/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113658095|url-status=live}}</ref>

Hanuman is the protagonist in the 2022 film ''Hanuman White Monkey'', a fantasy film that combines special effects with a ''[[Khon]]'' (Thai masked pantomime) performance style.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221108015929988|title=White Monkey' Khon performance film to hit cinemas on December 5|date=2022-11-08|access-date=2022-12-05|work=NNT|archive-date=5 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205121851/https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221108015929988|url-status=live}}</ref> In the 2022  action-adventure ''[[Ram Setu (film)|Ram Setu]]'', it is implied that the character "AP" is actually Hanuman.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Samrat |first1=Ujjwal |title=Who is AP in Ram Setu? |url=https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/who-is-ap-in-ram-setu-human-avatar-of-lord-hanuman-in-akshay-kumars-adventuredrama |website=True Scoop News |access-date=16 January 2023 |language=en |date=24 December 2022 |archive-date=16 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116110040/https://www.truescoopnews.com/newsdetail/who-is-ap-in-ram-setu-human-avatar-of-lord-hanuman-in-akshay-kumars-adventuredrama |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2024, Telugu film director Prasanth Varma directed the film ''[[Hanu-Man]]'', a superhero film based on Hanuman's power. The film's sequel, ''[[Hanu-Man#Future|Jai Hanuman]]'', is set to be released during the [[Sankranti]] of 2025 and would directly show Hanuman keeping his promise to Rama.