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Sunil Lahri of ‘Ramayan’ fame hopes Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ becomes a landmark film

Sunil Lahri of ‘Ramayan’ fame hopes Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ becomes a landmark film

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Mumbai, Actor Sunil Lahri, known for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial “Ramayan”, says he hopes that Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana” turns out to be a landmark film and present the mythological epic in the most appropriate manner. Sunil Lahri of ‘Ramayan’ fame hopes Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ becomes a landmark film Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of “Dangal” fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lord Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praising the scale while many criticising the special effects. “I liked and disliked certain things in the teaser. I can only wish and hope that they will make a landmark film for our country, present our culture properly and evoke the right emotions among the world audience through ‘Ramyana’,” Lahri told PTI. He said that while Kapoor is a “sensible and sensitive” actor, he feels the “innocence” of Lord Ram seems to be missing in his performance. “Ranbir is no doubt …

Ramayana: Sunil Lahri says Ranbir Kapoor lacks innocence as Rama

Ramayana: Sunil Lahri says Ranbir Kapoor lacks innocence as Rama

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Ramayana has sent everyone buzzing ever since it was unveiled on Thursday. The teaser gives the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The portrayal has left the audience divided. While many have praised the glimpse, others were not convinced by Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama. Among them is actor Sunil Lahri, the actor who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana. Sunil Lahri about Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana During an interview with DNA, Sunil Lahri reacted to the teaser. Although he refused to criticise the teaser’s VFX, saying it is just a showcase, he noted that ‘there are some factors that irked me’. He added that a film cannot be judged solely based on a teaser. Reflecting on his iconic show, he highlighted that the emotions in Ramayan were so strong that even after 37–38 years, it is still regarded as the best adaptation of the epic and continues to connect with audiences. Sunil said, “Aap bhale Rs 4000-5000 crore ki film bana …

Ranbir Kapoor ‘looks a little harsh’ as Lord Rama, says Sunil Lahri: ‘The innocence is a little less, he suits more for Lakshman or Bharat’ | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor ‘looks a little harsh’ as Lord Rama, says Sunil Lahri: ‘The innocence is a little less, he suits more for Lakshman or Bharat’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 4, 2026 12:49 PM IST Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana’s teaser was unveiled on Thursday, and introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, setting the tone for what is being billed as one of India’s biggest cinematic spectacles. While many viewers liked the scale and ambition, others were not impressed, particularly by the visuals, VFX, and even the casting choices. Sunil Lahri, who famously played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic Ramayan, refrained from harshly judging the VFX, noting that a teaser is only a preview but he added that he is not convinced with Ranbir’s look as Lord Rama. Sunil Lahri on Ranbir Kapoor’s Ram In an interview with DNA, Lahri said, “Ranbir looks ok, but the innocence is a little less. The patience, calm, and innocence Arun (Govil) had, are missing here. But I’m sure he’ll justify the role with his acting.” The comparison to Arun Govil, whose portrayal of Lord Rama remains iconic, continues to shape audience expectations decades later. Lahri also addressed a widely discussed concern: whether Ranbir, coming off …

OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri ‘irked’ by Ramayana teaser, feels Ranbir Kapoor ‘lacks innocence’ to play Rama: ‘He looks harsh’

OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri ‘irked’ by Ramayana teaser, feels Ranbir Kapoor ‘lacks innocence’ to play Rama: ‘He looks harsh’

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Ramayana was unveiled on Thursday, giving the first official look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. While a large section of the audience praised the glimpse, particularly for its grand scale and ambition, it copped a fair amount of criticism for its visuals and VFX. Many were not convinced of Ranbir’s casting as Lord Rama, as well. Among them is actor Sunil Lahri, the original Lakshman from Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV show Ramayana. Sunil Lahri famously played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Sunil Lahri talks on Ramayana and Ranbir Kapoor In an interview with DNA, Sunil Lahri refused to criticise the teaser’s VFX, saying it is just a showcase, but added that ‘there are some factors that irked me’. Sunil Lahri played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, which aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988. Starring Arun Govil as Lord Rama, the show remains the most-watched Indian TV show of all time. In the Nitesh Tiwari film, Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role. Talking about Ranbir’s look as …

Sunil Lahri says fan pretended to be his relative to enter his building, recalls similar incident from Ramayan days

Sunil Lahri says fan pretended to be his relative to enter his building, recalls similar incident from Ramayan days

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Television actor Sunil Lahri, who is best known for playing Lakshman in the iconic television series Ramayan, recently shared a video revealing how a fan tried to meet him by pretending to be his relative. The actor also recalled a similar incident that had happened during the shooting days of Ramayan. Ramayan’s Sunil Lahri talks about a scary but interesting fan encounter. Sunil Lahri reveals a fan tried to enter his house pretending to be his relative On Monday, Sunil took to Instagram and shared a video in which he spoke about the unusual fan encounter. He said, “Jai Shri Ram. I would like to share a very interesting story with you all, which reminded me of the days of Ramayan shooting. Recently, someone came to our building to meet me, pretending to be my relative. When our security checked, they found out that he was lying, so they sent him away.” He revealed that the incident reminded him of another fan interaction from the time of Ramayan. Recalling the moment, he said, “One day, …

5 reasons why Ranbir Kapoor is in the news: From Sunil Lahri rejecting him as Ramayana’s Ram to Raha’s fashion choices

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Ranbir Kapoor is one of the most popular and adored actors in Bollywood. Fans love talking about him— may it be regarding his upcoming projects, physical transformation or public appearances with his wife Alia Bhatt and daughter Raha Kapoor. But currently, he is a constant in headlines. Here are 5 reasons why: Here are all the reasons why Ranbir Kapoor is in the news Sunil Lahri aka Lakshman’s opinion on Ramayana casting Ranbir Kapoor will be seen as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana. Actor Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 series Ramayan, recently shared his opinion on Ranbir’s casting. Sunil claimed that despite being smart and perfect for the role, Ranbir might not be accepted as Ram by the audience because he did Animal (2023) Now catch your favourite game on Crickit. Anytime Anywhere. Find out how Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan Ramanand Sagar’s grandson’s advice for Ranbir Amrit Sagar, grandson of late filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, also shared his thoughts on Ranbir’s Ramayan. He completely supports the making …

Sunil Lahri on Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor looks smart, but will the audience accept him as Ram?

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Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film, Ramayana, continues to create buzz for various reasons. Recently, actor Dipika Chikjlia, known for playing the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan expressed her displeasure that people keep remaking Ramayana and she said that they are making a “mess of it”. Sunil Lahri on Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana And now, veteran actor Sunil Lahri aka Laxman, has come forth and shared hes views about the much talked about Ranbir Kapoor-starrer. Calling Ranbir as Ram “unacceptable to the audience,” Lahri says, “From the poster, I liked his look. It’s very nice and since he’s so smart, he will look perfect in that role. But, I don’t know how much people will accept him as Ram.” Now catch your favourite game on Crickit. Anytime Anywhere. Find out how Also Read: Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in Ramayan, reacts to Ranbir Kapoor’s epic-drama: ‘People are making a mess of it’ Explaining his point, the actor reasons, “I feel that you should take someone that has no image or baggage. It works better. No …

Uorfi Javed responds to Ramayan’s Sunil Lahri after he calls Ayodhya voters ‘selfish’: ‘It’s called democracy’ | Bollywood

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Uorfi Javed often posts her fearless and unfiltered views on socio-political issues. Although, the actor has made clear that she doesn’t adhere to any ideology, she never hesitates to give her honest views on national events. Uorfi recently reacted to Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri‘s statement criticising Ayodha voters for voting against BJP. (Also read: Sunil Lahri aka Lakshman of Ramayan lashes out at Ayodhya citizens for ‘betraying’ BJP: ‘They doubted Sita too’) Sunil Lahri had earlier called Ayodhya citizens ‘selfish’ for not voting for BJP. Uorfi Javed on Sunil Lahri’s ‘selfish’ remark for voters The actor shared a news report in her Instagram stories which read, “Sunil Lahri calls Ayodhya citizens ‘selfish’ for ‘betraying their king’ in elections. Uorfi captioned her post as, “It’s called democracy not ‘selfish’.” 3.6 Crore Indians visited in a single day choosing us as India’s undisputed platform for General Election Results. Explore the latest updates here! Uorfi Javed responded to Sunil Lahri’s statement on BJP’s loss in Ayodhya. Sunil Lahri says Ayodhya citizens betrayed BJP For the unversed, Sunil had …

Sunil Lahri: Hope my accommodation issue will be resolved before the ceremony

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Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri was a bit disappointed when he was unable to find an accommodation in Ayodhya, but is confident that the issue will get solved. He is confident that he will be attending the Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony, saying the celebratory mood reminds him of Diwali festival. Sunil Lahri recently united with his Ramayan co-stars for a song Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show Ramayana, along with Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia, who played the roles of Lord Ram and Sita, have been invited to attend the inauguration ceremony. Recently, he shared that he was unable to book a place for himself as all the hotels have been booked. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here “At the moment, I am in Mumbai and will be going back to Ayodhya the day after tomorrow. I am hoping that by then the issue of accommodation will be solved. It has not happened yet, but I am confident that it will get solved. I am looking forward …

Sunil Lahri on seeing Ram Lalla idol in a tent: ‘I felt very bad’

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Sunil Lahri, who played the role of Laxman in Ramanand Sagar’s TV series Ramayan, has described January 22 as a “historic day” for India when the idol of Ram Lalla will be consecrated at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The veteran actor said that when he visited Ayodhya for the first time over three decades ago, he saw the idol of Lord Ram in a tent and “I felt very bad”. Also read: Watch | Ahead of Ram Temple’s ‘pran prathishtha’, Ramayan-fame actors reach Ayodhya Sunil Lahri has talked about Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. “I told myself, look at this place, this is where Lord Ram was born and now he has been kept in such a place. It was very pathetic. I feel that over time, justice has moved in the right direction,” Sunil Lahri said. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here The Ramayan actor sees the consecration ceremony on January 22 as the “biggest achievement” for which “India was struggling for over 500 years”. “A lot of effort, …