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Ranbir Kapoor Says Welcoming Raha and Playing Lord Rama in Ramayana at the Same Time Was 'Sweet Coincidence': 'Became a Turning Point in My Life'
The actor said he first declined the role over self-doubt before fatherhood gave him the conviction to take on the epic part.
- On Tuesday, actor Ranbir Kapoor attended a promotional event in Los Angeles to unveil a glimpse of the upcoming film 'Ramayana' alongside director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra.
- Kapoor revealed he initially declined the role when offered nearly four years ago, citing self-doubt regarding his ability to do justice to the iconic character of Lord Ram.
- Fatherhood became a turning point for Kapoor, who found a meaningful coincidence between embracing parenthood and portraying Lord Ram, describing it as transformative for his personal life.
- Namit Malhotra confirmed the ambitious project features a $500 million budget for both parts combined, with KFG star Yash as Ravana and actress Sai Pallavi as Sita.
- A new glimpse releases on Thursday, April 2, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti, ahead of the first installment's scheduled Diwali release this year.
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Ranbir Kapoor says welcoming Raha and playing Lord Rama in Ramayana at the same time was 'sweet coincidence': 'Became a turning point in my life'
Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he had intially rejected Lord Rama's role in Ramayana, but changed his mind after welcoming his daughter Raha with Alia Bhatt. Backed by Namit Malhotra, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
Know why Ranbir Kapoor said ‘no’ to Lord Rama’s role first
Mumbai: Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has been one of the most talked-about projects in recent years. Backed by producer Namit Malhotra and actor Yash, who will also play Ravana, the film has generated massive buzz even before its release. Now, Ranbir Kapoor has shared an interesting revelation about his journey with the film. He had actually rejected the role of Lord Rama when it was first o…
Did You Know Ranbir Kapoor Initially Rejected Lord Rama’s Role in ‘Ramayana’? Here’s What Changed His Mind | 🎥 LatestLY
Actor Ranbir Kapoor revealed at a New York promotional event that he initially rejected the role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana four years ago, citing a lack of confidence in his ability to do the character justice. The actor shared that becoming a father to his daughter, Raha Kapoor, served as a vital turning point for him to join the project. 🎥 Did You Know Ranbir Kapoor Initially Rejected Lord Rama’s Role in ‘Ramayana’? Here’s What …
Ranbir Kapoor reveals why he initially rejected playing Lord Ram in Ramayana: ‘I felt I wasn’t good enough’; says fatherhood changed everything
He added that the timing of the role coincided with a deeply personal phase. “There was a period when I needed to change my lifestyle."
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