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Wait, What! Jack Sparrow Of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Is Inspired From This Hindu God?

OTB September 26, 2018

(Last Updated On: September 26, 2018)

What would you say if you come to know that your favorite Hollywood character has been based on your favorite mythological figure? Surreal, right?

Ted Elliott, one of the screenwriters for Jack Sparrow’s character, shocked the world, particularly Indians, when he disclosed that the famous character has been inspired from Lord Krishna. As we all know, Jack Sparrow is a trickster, who often uses his wit and words to get out of sticky situations, as opposed to physical force.

Here is what Ted Elliott said in a statement, as per DNA.

“Jack Sparrow’s character in Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most integral part of the film. The characterization of Sparrow is based on Lord Krishna who is a major deity in Hinduism. While writing the character sketch of Jack Sparrow, we referred to the description of Lord Krishna, various shades of the Almighty, which helped us a lot in making the whole character of Jack Sparrow into existence.”

Pirates Of The Caribbean is undoubtedly one of the most popular Hollywood franchise. The first film came out in 2003 after which the character of Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, gained a cult status among fans.

The revelation comes as a sweet surprise. This big confession has left fans into a frenzy as #JackSparrowIsKrishna witnessed a strong trend on Twitter.

Yes my favourite character is inspired by Krishna #JackSparrowIsKrishna pic.twitter.com/mVje5w38x3

— Mira ❤ (@mira_devi_) September 25, 2018

Jack Sparrow is inspired by Lord Krishna and this news totlaly made my day #JackSparrowIsKrishna pic.twitter.com/BGJhCQpw9Z

— Aparna ツ (@AppieAppz) September 25, 2018

inspired from Krishna ?
why they have revealed
it so late
by the way
Matrix movie was
inspired from “Maya” concept
of Hinduism
in better way
#JackSparrowIsKrishna

— Shekhar Bagelikar (@shekharnanded) September 26, 2018

i don’t think its something to be proud of..lord Krishna and his stories,each of his activities illustrates something soo…i don’t think character of jack sparrow has that much amount of depth….
#JackSparrowIsKrishna

— Regina Phalange (@Regina_market) September 25, 2018

Must say that Shades of Krishna indeed been the inspiration for character of Captain Jack Sparrow. #JackSparrowIsKrishna

— Sujay Koner (@sujay_koner) September 25, 2018

Never did it crossed my mind #JackSparrowIsKrishna …totally surprised pic.twitter.com/buCL35Wvs5

— अनुpama (@Anupama75) September 25, 2018

So refreshing to know that Jack Sparrow is actually inspired by Indian Lord Krishna #JackSparrowIsKrishna pic.twitter.com/FqiLBIPEt3

— Mystic Guru (@MohitRaj077) September 25, 2018