In an interview, Gerard Butler recalled his visit to the holy city of Varanasi in India. The actor said he had the most magical experience. Gerard said in the interview that he meditated on the banks of the river Ganga and also performed a private puja which he called ‘powerful’.
Gerard Butler was mesmerised by the ‘heart and love in the chaos of Varanasi’. The renowned Hollywood actor visited the holy city a decade ago, as he revealed in a recent interview, and found peace by the banks of Ganga.
Gerard Butler on his visit to Varanasi
In the interview, Gerard revealed he went to Varanasi 10 years ago with his friends and even performed a private puja. The actor mentioned taking a boat ride to experience the most magical moment.
Gerard said, “I came to Varanasi 10 years ago when I was travelling with seven friends and it was very tough because everybody wanted to do something different. We had this plan to go all through India.”
He added, “When I arrived in Varanasi, I felt completely high. Meditated on the banks of the Ganges, at the ghats. I did a private puja which was so powerful to me. That night I went to the Gangs Arti and I remember sitting in one of those boats experiencing this. I thought this is the best day I’ve ever had in my life. The most connected, the most beautiful, the most open, the most magical and mystical. It had everything with the backdrop of this ancient city. Even then I remember we had a guide who would take us through the city which is so busy and everybody’s like on top of (each other) but still smiling. There’s heart and love in the chaos.”
Gerard’s upcoming films
Workwise, Gerard has an exciting lineup for 2025. He will be seen in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin and the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. Apart from these titles, the actor has In the Hand of Dante and Greenland: Migration in the pipeline.