The excitement for Nitesh Tiwari’s filmic adaptation of the epic Ramayana is at an all-time high, but Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the lead in the film, recently revealed how he almost passed on the part. At a promotional event held in New York, Ranbir revealed how he initially turned down the offer when it was first extended to him four years ago.
Ranbir revealed how his initial reaction to the offer was one of intimidation rather than excitement. He admitted how he did not feel fit or prepared enough to do justice to a character so embedded in Indian culture. However, a major change in his personal life was all it took for him to view things differently. The news of him becoming a father for the first time was just what Ranbir needed to transform his fear into an attitude of profound gratitude.
The actor, who welcomed his daughter Raha with wife Alia Bhatt in 2022, explained that the responsibility of fatherhood pushed him to change his lifestyle and embrace the emotional and spiritual demands of the role. Ranbir noted that his preparation actually began years ago as a child watching the classic television series, but the current project required a much deeper level of truthfulness and respect.
The ambitious production is set to be a two-part global event, featuring a star-studded cast including Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. With music by legendary composer Hans Zimmer alongside AR Rahman, the film aims to be a cultural milestone. Fans can expect a fresh glimpse of the production this April, with the first instalment scheduled to hit theatres worldwide in October 2026.
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