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Ajinkya Deo was to play Ram’s father but it went to Arun Govil

Ajinkya Deo was to play Ram’s father but it went to Arun Govil

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The Ramayana trailer, unveiled on July 30, has got everyone talking. Among the several conversations that the trailer has sparked, the casting has been widely discussed, especially after the glimpses hinted at the characters from the great epic being featured in the film. Actor Ajinkya Deo, who plays the role of Vishwamitra, a venerated sage who mentored Lord Rama, spoke to mid-day about his role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Ajinkya Deo on auditioning for Dashrath Ajinkya Deo tells us that he originally auditioned for the role of Lord Rama’s father, King Dashrath, which is now played by veteran actor Arun Govil. He shared, “I was auditioned. But incidentally, when I was auditioned, it was for the role of Dasharath, and this was like three years ago. But as it went across and as things started moving, Arunji (Arun Govil) came along, which was the best thing that could have happened. He was the perfect Dasharath. And then they offered me Vishwamitra, which of course I lapped up because I know the gravitas of that role …

Arun Govil defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram in Ramayana

Arun Govil defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Ram in Ramayana

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Veteran actor Arun Govil, who remains synonymous with Lord Ram for generations of viewers thanks to Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series Ramayan, has weighed in on the criticism surrounding Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as the deity in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film adaptation, Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor faces fans scrutiny for Ramayana As anticipation for the two-part epic continues to build, the film has also faced scrutiny from a section of audiences who questioned whether Ranbir Kapoor is the right choice to portray one of the most revered figures in Indian mythology. However, Govil has expressed confidence in the actor’s abilities and urged people to keep an open mind. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Nobody wants to see another Ram’: Arun Govil on backlash over Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana | Bollywood News

‘Nobody wants to see another Ram’: Arun Govil on backlash over Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMay 30, 2026 02:05 PM IST One of the most anticipated films of the year is Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The epic adaptation stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Interestingly, the film also features veteran actor Arun Govil, who remains synonymous with Lord Rama for millions of Indians due to his iconic portrayal in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan. In the upcoming film, Govil will essay the role of King Dasharath, Rama’s father. ‘My performance as Lord Rama became the touchstone’ In a recent conversation with Variety India, Govil spoke about Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the role of Lord Rama. While refraining from commenting on the actor’s performance before the film’s release, he expressed confidence in Ranbir’s abilities. “As Rama, I won’t be able to tell you anything about him, but he is a good actor, there is no doubt about that. He is also a fine human being. As I said earlier, every actor pursues every character in their own way. …

‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’: Arun Govil, OG Lord Ram, believes that the superstar will do his best in Ramayana | Bollywood News

‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’: Arun Govil, OG Lord Ram, believes that the superstar will do his best in Ramayana | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 9, 2026 03:25 PM IST Since the release of the promotional asset for Ramayana Part 1, introducing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, anticipation among fans has steadily grown. Audiences are eager to see how the actor will portray one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures. Social media is currently flooded with a wide range of reactions and opinions on the first look, along with expectations surrounding Ranbir’s performance. The excitement is equally palpable within the film industry, with several celebrities weighing in. ‘Ranbir Kapoor is a cultured boy’ In a recent interaction with the media, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Lord Ram in the TV serial Ramayan, shared his thoughts on Ranbir stepping into the iconic role. “Jahan tak Ranbir ki baat hai, to mera maanna hai ki woh ek behtareen actor hain. Woh bahut mehnat karte hain. Asal me woh bahut hi sanskari bache hain, maine kayi baar notice kiya hai. Isliye mujhe poora bharosa hai ki woh apna best dene ki poori koshish karenge. (When it comes to Ranbir, …

TV’s Rama Arun Govil has full faith in ‘sanskari bacha’ Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama portrayal in Ramayana: He is excellent

TV’s Rama Arun Govil has full faith in ‘sanskari bacha’ Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama portrayal in Ramayana: He is excellent

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The first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled last week. Many praised the actor’s calm demeanour and regal look as the iconic deity, but there were others who weren’t convinced by his take on the role. Now, Ranbir has received support for his portrayal from an actor who is the authority on Lord Rama – Arun Govil. The veteran actor, who played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show, has shared his two cents on Ranbir. Arun Govil, TV’s original Lord Rama, says he has faith in Ranbir Kapoor. Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is a two-part film starring Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Arun Govil, who became a national icon with his portrayal of Lord Rama over three decades ago, is also in the film, playing King Dashrath this time. Arun Govil on Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama Talking about Ranbir’s portrayal as Lord Rama, the veteran actor told Jagran, “Jahan tak Ranbir ki baat hai, to mera maanna hai ki woh …

TV’s Rama praises Ranbir Kapoor’s aura in Ramayana teaser, but wants no Arun Govil comparison: ‘Impossible to match him’

TV’s Rama praises Ranbir Kapoor’s aura in Ramayana teaser, but wants no Arun Govil comparison: ‘Impossible to match him’

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Ranbir Kapoor’s first look as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled in the ‘Rama glimpse’ on Thursday. While the internet has had a field day with discussions and debates about the actor’s suitability for the role and dissection of the first look, Sujay Reu, the actor who most recently played Lord Rama on TV, is convinced of the look. Sujay, who played Lord Rama in Shrimad Ramayan, talks to HT exclusively about Ranbir’s look and the teaser, and offers a word of advice to the audience. Sujay Reu and Ranbir Kapoor have both portrayed Lord Rama. Sujay played Lord Rama in Shrimad Ramayan, which aired from 2024 to 2025. The actor earned praise for his portrayal of the deity, who has been played by NT Rama Rao, Arun Govil, and MG Ramachandran in the past. But he believes that Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana film will finally strike a chord with the audience.” Sujay admits that while television has produced some amazing adaptations of Valmiki’s Ramayana, the Hindi film industry has not delivered a definitive …

Ramayana teaser review: Ranbir Kapoor won’t let you miss Arun Govil, but Valmiki-meets-Avatar visuals feel alien

Ramayana teaser review: Ranbir Kapoor won’t let you miss Arun Govil, but Valmiki-meets-Avatar visuals feel alien

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The ‘Rama glimpse’ of Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of the epic, was unveiled today, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The teaser video gave the first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in the big-budget film. Ramayana may just be the most ambitious Indian film ever made. The collaborations producer Namit Malhotra have sought to exemplify his vision. And the teaser did deliver, almost. It dazzled, shone, and even thundered for a while, but all the while giving a feeling that it could do with a little more soul. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana teaser. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama The focus of the Ramayana teaser was on Ranbir’s first look as Lord Rama. There had been a lot of chatter around the actor’s casting in the iconic role. To me, Ranbir’s look as Rama is perfect. Despite the supposed baggage of his own image and stardom, he has looked the part. He brings the kindness and grace needed for the role. The only thing missing is that the teaser did not …

‘Ranbir Kapoor reminded of Arun Govil’: Fan praises actor’s Lord Rama turn in Ramayana, gifts Ram Mandir-inspired vest

‘Ranbir Kapoor reminded of Arun Govil’: Fan praises actor’s Lord Rama turn in Ramayana, gifts Ram Mandir-inspired vest

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The teaser of Ramayana Part One, dubbed the ‘Rama’ glimpse by the makers, will be unveiled to the world tomorrow (April 2) on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. But a select audience in Los Angeles was lucky enough to get an early preview of the video last week. The asset was played to an audience in LA in the presence of director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama in the film. Ranbir Kapoor will essay the role of Lord Rama, which was immortalised by Arun Govil in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama compared to Arun Govil Now, a video from the screening shows a fan gifting Ranbir a Ram Mandir-themed vest and praising him for his portrayal of Lord Rama in the teaser. On Tuesday, the official account of Nazranaa, a South Asian boutique in the US, shared a video of their representative meeting Ranbir after the teaser screening in LA. They gifted him a custom-made vest with a Ram Mandir motif on it. Later, a …

Ramanand Sagar’s son Anand Sagar dies at 84, Arun Govil pays tribute | Bollywood News

Ramanand Sagar’s son Anand Sagar dies at 84, Arun Govil pays tribute | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 01:10 PM IST Ramanand Sagar’s son, Anand Sagar, passed away on Friday following a prolonged illness. He was 84. According to his wife, Nisha Sagar Chopra, Anand breathed his last at 10:37 am. He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. In a statement to PTI, Nisha said, “The whole family was by his side. He went away peacefully. He was a beautiful soul — soft-spoken and never lost his temper with anyone. It is a great loss for everyone.” Anand had been battling Parkinson’s disease for the past 25 years. Sharing details about his health, Nisha added, “Even in that condition, he made Ramayan for NDTV, which he directed. Over the last two years, his condition worsened as the Parkinson’s reached an advanced stage. In the last few months, he developed a severe infection and could not recover. He was bedridden for a couple of months. Advanced Parkinson’s and the infection were the causes.” Born on September 3, 1941, Anand Sagar directed several films, including Hamrahi starring Randhir Kapoor and …

‘Ranbir Kapoor is looking very good as Lord Ram’: Says RK’s Ramayana co-star Arun Govil, who played Ram 39 years ago

‘Ranbir Kapoor is looking very good as Lord Ram’: Says RK’s Ramayana co-star Arun Govil, who played Ram 39 years ago

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When it was first announced that Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has been cast as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, the internet was left divided. Some fans were quite excited to witness the actor in this never-seen-before avatar, while others brutally trolled RK, claiming he was not worthy of the opportunity. But many opinions changed for the better when the teaser of Ramayana released. Well, RK’s onscreen father and actor Arun Govil, who himself played Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan 39 years ago, has now revealed how Ranbir’s look is shaping up. Ranbir Kapoor and Arun Govil as Lord Rama, 39 years apart In a recent chat with PTI, Arun Govil opened up about his Ramayana co-star Ranbir Kapoor. In the film, Arun will be seen as Lord Rama’s father King Dasharatha. The veteran actor shared, “The Ramayana by Nitesh Tiwari looks very good. It has been made with a lot of hard work by Nitesh Tiwari, the actors and the entire team. The main actor Ranbir Kapoor is looking very good as Lord Ram. …