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Ranbir Kapoor-Yash meet fans at Ramayana event, showcase BTS footage | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor-Yash meet fans at Ramayana event, showcase BTS footage | Bollywood News

The excitement surrounding Ramayana has reached new heights as stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash hosted a special event recently. The two stars came together to interact with more than 150 content creators. The buzz around Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited epic Ramayana continues to grow. Recently, lead stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash attended a special event where they not only met but also interacted and clicked pictures with everyone present there. This grand Ramayana event became a truly memorable day for everyone present. Photos and videos from the gathering quickly went viral on social media, with fans thrilled to see the actors together ahead of the film’s release. A special Ramayana content creator event reportedly left attendees awestruck after showcasing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the ambitious mythological epic. A post read, “Exclusive Update from #Ramayana Content Creator Event. Big or small, famous or upcoming—they invited everyone! Had an amazing time connecting and catching all the exclusive updates and BTS,” while another post read, ” #Ramayana special glimpse showcased: Film making & exclusive BTS footage; Massive sets & …

‘Wait with faith’: ‘Lakshman’ Ravi Dubey’s plea for those impatient about Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash’s Ramayana

‘Wait with faith’: ‘Lakshman’ Ravi Dubey’s plea for those impatient about Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash’s Ramayana

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated Indian films of all time. The film has been talked about for a whole lot of reasons, ranging from its casting to scale and the VFX. Now, Ravi Dubey, who plays Lakshman in the two-part film, has addressed public expectations for the film in a message to the audience. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman alongside Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Ravi Dubey on Ramayana Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. It marks the first time Ravi has been part of the main cast of a major film. The actor plays Lakshman. Recently, in an interview with ANI, the actor addressed the film and how it is being made. “Bharat aur Ramyana ek dusre se alag nahi hain (India and Ramayana are not different from each other). They are one. As far as preparation is concerned, we will discuss that later. Yeh hamara ithihaas hai dharohar hai (This is our history, our heritage), and the more …

‘Mandodari’ Kajal Aggarwal says Ranbir Kapoor, Yash’s Ramayana is ‘something India has never witnessed before’

‘Mandodari’ Kajal Aggarwal says Ranbir Kapoor, Yash’s Ramayana is ‘something India has never witnessed before’

Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana is among the most eagerly awaited films of the year. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the epic has already generated immense excitement among audiences. In a recent interview with Variety India, actor Kajal Aggarwal, who plays Mandodari, Ravana’s wife, opened up about her experience of being part of the much-anticipated project. Kajal Aggarwal shares her experience working on Ramayana. Kajal Aggarwal talks about Ramayana When asked about her experience of working on Ramayana, Kajal shared, “The experience was so different because it’s a technically superior production. It’s just something India has never witnessed before. And as actors, it’s pretty much the first time that we’re doing something like this. It is an intrinsically Indian story and it’s so close to our hearts.” About Ramayana Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Lord Parshurama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Sunny Deol and Lord Hanuman, Arun Govil as King Dashrath and Yash as Ravana. The two-part mythological film is …

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

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

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

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 calls Ramayana ‘life-defining’, says it made him better person for daughter Raha: ‘My bad habits changed’

Ranbir Kapoor calls Ramayana ‘life-defining’, says it made him better person for daughter Raha: ‘My bad habits changed’

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming film Ramayana, in which he will essay the role of Lord Rama. In a recent interview with Top Magazine, the actor opened up about how working on the film deeply impacted him personally and emotionally. He revealed that the project not only changed his perspective on life but also helped him become a better father to his daughter, Raha Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor reveals how Ramayana made him a better person for Raha. Ranbir Kapoor says doing Ramayana was ‘life-changing’ for him Talking about taking on the role of Lord Rama, Ranbir admitted that he initially had doubts about whether he would be able to do justice to such an iconic character. He shared that he questioned whether he was worthy enough to portray the role, but over time, that fear turned into gratitude and love for the project. He said, “I understood not that it would be something like a career-defining move for me, but it was definitely life-defining, you know, it changed …

Nitesh Tiwari tells Ranbir Kapoor why directing Ramayana is ‘intimidating, challenging, inspiring’. Watch

Nitesh Tiwari tells Ranbir Kapoor why directing Ramayana is ‘intimidating, challenging, inspiring’. Watch

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most-awaited films of this year. On his birthday, producer Namit Malhotra posted a video where the director describes to the film’s lead star Ranbir Kapoor what it’s like to direct the film. He calls it ‘intimidating, challenging, inspiring’ at the same time. Here’s why. Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana films. Namit Malhotra tells Ranbir Kapoor it’s ‘intimidating’ to direct Ramayana In the promotional video posted by Namit, Ranbir asks Nitesh, “So, Nitesh sir, as a director when you imagined this world…you know, when Namit offered you to direct, the Ramayana, what were your thoughts?” He replies, “Intimidating, challenging, inspiring all at the same time. Intimidating because, you know, telling a great story like Ramayana comes with a lot of moral responsibility. You have to just tell it in the right way possible.” When Ranbir adds, “With the right intention,” the filmmaker agrees, adding, “With the right intentions, of course, you know. Inspiring because the kind of world which was presented to me was so mind-blowing. …

Adipurush’s fate doesn’t make Namit Malhotra anxious for Ramayana: ‘If you don’t like it, haath jod kar sorry bolenge’

Adipurush’s fate doesn’t make Namit Malhotra anxious for Ramayana: ‘If you don’t like it, haath jod kar sorry bolenge’

Director Nitesh Tiwari is gearing up for the release of the magnum opus Ramayana, slated to hit the screens later this year. Ahead of the release, the film’s makers invited creators and YouTubers to the sets for an interaction with the cast and crew, during which producer Namit Malhotra opened up about the expectations for the film and the anxiety around audience reactions. Ranbir Kapoor (L) and Prabhas (R) as Lord Rama in Ramayana and Adipurush respectively. Namit Malhotra unfazed by Adipurush backlash Ramayana is a two-part film, billed as the most expensive Indian production ever. Reports say the combined landing cost of the two parts is as high as ₹4000 crore ($500 million), making it one of the most expensive films in the world. Ramayana follows Adipurush, another adaptation of the epic, but one that failed to hit the mark. The Om Raut film, released in 2023, was a critical and commercial failure, losing over ₹250 crore at the box office and drawing widespread criticism from both critics and audiences. When YouTuber Suraj Kumar …

Tarun Khanna says he is confident about Ranbir Kapoor playing Ram

Tarun Khanna says he is confident about Ranbir Kapoor playing Ram

A popular name in the television industry, Tarun Khanna, known for his mythological characters, especially his portrayal of Lord Mahadev, shared his views on Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s much-discussed mythological drama, “Ramayana”. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Tarun shared that Ranbir is one of the finest actors of his time and hence will give his all to the role. 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

Anurag Basu says Ranbir Kapoor ‘amazingly nailed’ Lord Rama’s look in Ramayana: ‘It’s very courageous of him to say yes’

Anurag Basu says Ranbir Kapoor ‘amazingly nailed’ Lord Rama’s look in Ramayana: ‘It’s very courageous of him to say yes’

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama from Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled on April 2 at a grand event in Mumbai. Prior to this, a glimpse of his look was also shown to a select audience in Los Angeles. While some praised Ranbir’s appearance, others were less convinced and called him a misfit for the role. Now, filmmaker Anurag Basu has shared his views on Ranbir’s portrayal of Lord Rama. Anurag Basu thinks Ranbir Kapoor nailed it as Lord Rama in Ramayana. Anurag Basu hails Ranbir Kapoor’s look as Lord Rama in Ramayana Anurag, who has worked with Ranbir in Barfi! and Jagga Jasoos, heaped praise on the actor’s look and said, “The way I had imagined Ranbir as Rama when he signed the film, and what I expected, was very good. I expected that this is how Ranbir would look, as he loves challenges. It was very tough, and you need a lot of courage to get into that character to play Ram.” The filmmaker further called Ranbir’s decision to take on …