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Ramayana: Anupam Kher roped in as Jatayu’s voice, Amitabh Bachchan rumours put to rest | Bollywood News

Ramayana: Anupam Kher roped in as Jatayu’s voice, Amitabh Bachchan rumours put to rest | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 03:25 PM IST Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana continues to build excitement ahead of its release, with another major addition to its already impressive cast. Veteran actor Anupam Kher has now reportedly come on board as the voice of Jatayu, the legendary bird from the epic. The development also puts to rest months of speculation that Amitabh Bachchan would be lending his voice to the iconic character. Anupam Kher to reportedly play Jatayu While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, an Instagram post by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival stated that Kher has lent his voice to the character of Jatayu in the film. “Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been confirmed as the voice of Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. The announcement puts an end to months of speculation that Amitabh Bachchan would voice the legendary bird who fights Ravana while trying to rescue Sita. Jatayu’s battle with Ravana is expected to be one of the film’s most emotionally powerful sequences. Director Nitesh Tiwari has reportedly highlighted …

‘Eyes say it all’: Yash on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘magic’ in Ramayana | Bollywood News

‘Eyes say it all’: Yash on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘magic’ in Ramayana | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJul 19, 2026 09:22 AM IST The team of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana celebrated the beginning of their journey of presenting the film to the world with a special “Pratham Sankalp” (the first resolve) event in Delhi on Saturday, that was attended by its star-studded cast. Namit Malhotra thanks Yash Actors Ranbir Kapoor (Rama), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Yash (Ravana), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), Ravi Dubey (Lakshman), Arun Govil (Dashrath), and other cast members attended the grand event, along with producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari. At the event hosted by poet Kumar Vishwash, Malhotra also expressed his gratitude to Yash, who has co-produced the film along with the former’s banner DNEG. “To make Ramayana reach this level and bring it before you all, he has stood besides me with strength and conviction as a producing partner and a friend. Yash, thank you very much. Without your belief and conviction, we wouldn’t have been able to create what we have,” said Namit Malhotra, after Yash was welcomed to …

Kajal Aggarwal says her Mandodari role in Ramayana is very limited; calls Yash ‘immensely talented’

Kajal Aggarwal says her Mandodari role in Ramayana is very limited; calls Yash ‘immensely talented’

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Kajal Aggarwal is all set to be a part of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana, one of the biggest Indian films currently in the making. She will play Mandodari, Ravana’s queen, alongside a star-studded cast that includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. While fans are looking forward to seeing the ensemble come together on screen, Kajal has revealed that her role in the first installment is smaller than many might expect. In a recent interaction, she also opened up about sharing screen space with Yash and what makes being part of Ramayana such a special experience for her. Kajal Aggarwal reveals limited Mandodari role in Ramayana. Kajal’s role in the first film is limited In a conversation with Zoom, Kajal shared that audiences will see only a little of Mandodari in the first film. She explained that since much of the story unfolds before the action shifts to Lanka, her character doesn’t get a lot of screen time in the opening chapter. …

‘Only Ramayana Part 1 filmed until now,’ reveals Kajal Aggarwal: ‘Amazing to work with Yash’ | Bollywood News

‘Only Ramayana Part 1 filmed until now,’ reveals Kajal Aggarwal: ‘Amazing to work with Yash’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jul 4, 2026 03:26 PM IST Actor Kajal Aggarwal recently revealed that she has a limited role Ramayana Part 1, since the portions set in Lanka feature less in the first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part epic. She plays the role of Mandodari, Ravana’s wife, in the film. Yash played the role of Ravana in the film. “We’ve only filmed part one and of course, Lanka is lesser in that, and I am Mandodari. So my role is obviously very limited,” she told Zoom. “Regardless of that, it’s been wonderful. It’s been an amazing experience to just be a part of something, a magnum opus which is going to be a world film. World cinema is a fantastic feeling and I’m just really grateful that I’m a part of something which is so close to our hearts.” Speaking about her bond with the source material, the actor said the story is woven into how her generation grew up. “Ramayanam is like every house’s story,” she said. “That is something we’ve grown up …

Sunny Deol’s Dhai Kilo Ka Haath Meets Akshaye Khanna’s Ravana Brain & It Looks Too Good To Ignore!

Sunny Deol’s Dhai Kilo Ka Haath Meets Akshaye Khanna’s Ravana Brain & It Looks Too Good To Ignore!

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Ikka Trailer Review: Sunny Deol & Akshaye Khanna Fight Ram VS Ravana Battle! ( Photo Credit – Netflix ) It has been 27 years since Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna reunited after Border. And they have come together for a deadly, deep, and toxic legal chess match! Courtroom drama on Indian streaming zones has currently settled with a very predictable blueprint! However, Siddharth P Malhotra decided to reshuffle it all. The trailer of Ikka has managed to make all the right kind of noises! The promo proudly screams tension and drama, and I am sitting here absolutely fascinated by this absolutely brilliant tease! Sunny Deol is finally back in the black coat 33 years after Damini, and he looks armed with his dhai kilo ka haath. Yet, it is Akshaye Khanna’s unhinged, Ravana mode that refuses to be ignored. It seems like a very intense, psychological Ram VS Ravana battle. But the twist is, they might just be playing from the same side of the courtroom. Ikka trailer introduces us to Sunny Deol, who decides …

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

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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 & …

Not Rama vs Ravana, opening sequence of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana features Ravana battling brother | Bollywood News

Not Rama vs Ravana, opening sequence of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana features Ravana battling brother | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 23, 2026 06:46 PM IST Excitement is steadily building around Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana, which brings together two of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, in a dramatic retelling of the timeless battle between good and evil. Earlier this month, the film’s first extended glimpse offered a window into the expansive world Tiwari has been crafting over the years. Now, new details about the film’s opening sequence have emerged. According to the team behind the project, the film will begin with a grand war sequence inspired by a lesser-known episode from the epic: Ravana’s confrontation with his half-brother Kubera near Mount Kailash. Briefly teased in the extended first look, the sequence stood out for its scale and visual ambition. Rooted in the narrative of Ravana’s rise to power, it sets the stage for the story even before Rama’s journey begins. The Ravana–Kubera conflict Ravana seizes Lanka after overthrowing Kubera, the city’s original ruler. However, the conflict does not end with this victory. Driven by ambition …

Yash defends Ramayana’s international canvas and style: ‘We need to make it familiar to a Western audience’

Yash defends Ramayana’s international canvas and style: ‘We need to make it familiar to a Western audience’

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As the promotions for Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana begin, producer Namit Malhotra and star Yash travelled to Las Vegas to present the film at the CinemaCon. At the annual cinema exhibition for theatre owners and the industry, they presented Ramayana Part One to the West. On the sidelines, the two explained the film’s vision and scale in various interviews. Yash as Ravana with his Pushpaka Vimanam in a still from Ramayana. Yash on Ravana in Ramayana Ramayana is the latest adaptation of Valmiki’s epic, one of the world’s oldest pieces of literature. It tells the story of Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu (played by Ranbir Kapoor), and his battle against the asura king Ravana (Yash) after the latter abducts his wife, Sita (Sai Pallavi). The epic is one of the most familiar stories in the Indian subcontinent and is revered by Hindus as a sacred text. Speaking to Reuters, Yash, who plays Ravana, explained how he has tried to bring nuance to the asura. “I have tried to internalise… the whole essence of …

‘Ravana’ Yash confirms he has no scenes with ‘Rama’ Ranbir Kapoor in Namit Malhotra’s Rs 4,000 cr Ramayana Part 1

‘Ravana’ Yash confirms he has no scenes with ‘Rama’ Ranbir Kapoor in Namit Malhotra’s Rs 4,000 cr Ramayana Part 1

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 11:32 AM IST Ramayana has been making headlines ever since its announcement in 2023. Now, with less than seven months to go before its release, the makers have intensified promotions—unveiling teasers, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, and appearing in international interviews. As part of this global push, producers Namit Malhotra and Yash are currently in Las Vegas attending CinemaCon, where they spoke in detail about Yash’s portrayal of Ravana and his equation with co-star Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram in the mythological epic. In an interaction with Fandango, Yash opened up about his preparation and the deeper philosophy behind taking on such a complex, dark character. “I think we are all very familiar with this world. We have grown up listening to these stories—they are part of our culture and belief system. So it wasn’t about reinventing everything from scratch,” he said. “What matters most is perspective. Every character has their own point of view, and most of the time, they truly believe in what they are doing. In …

Ravana will be shown as benevolent king instead of traditional villain in Ramayana; Nitesh Tiwari explains why

Ravana will be shown as benevolent king instead of traditional villain in Ramayana; Nitesh Tiwari explains why

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All eyes are on how Nitesh Tiwari pulls off the epic Ramayana films starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash as the leads. In an interview with Collider during the teaser launch, the director spoke about how he plans on portraying Ravana in the film. He calls the Lanka king’s tale a ‘very important lesson’. (Also Read: Nitesh Tiwari is sure his Ramayana won’t hurt sentiments as he avoids taking ‘creative leaps’, follows ‘do’s and don’ts’) Yash will pray Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana films. Nitesh Tiwari explains why Ravana will be shown as benevolent king in Ramayana Nitesh was asked in the interview if Ravana would be shown as a ‘traditional villain’ in Ramayana, or if he plans on showing the ‘tragic complexity of his intellect and devotion’. He replied, “Ravana had so many aspects to his life. He was a great warrior, he was an accomplished musician, a scholar, a benevolent king, so much more…a great Shiva devotee. So there was so much more to him than just being one black character.” The …