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Nitesh Tiwari on Ranbir Kapoor as Ram: "Casting Shri Ram Is Next To Impossible"
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:46
Nitesh Tiwari on Ranbir Kapoor as Ram: "Casting Shri Ram Is Next To Impossible"
- •Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra discuss the challenging casting of Shri Ram for their upcoming film, with Tiwari stating it's "next to impossible."
- •A special video released for Ranbir Kapoor's birthday features the cast and crew, including Arun Govil, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey, praising Kapoor's suitability for the role.
- •Arun Govil, who played Ram in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana and will portray Dashrath in the new film, sees qualities of Ram in Ranbir Kapoor and notes his humility.
- •Ranbir Kapoor emphasizes the responsibility of playing Ram, highlighting that his biggest weapon was forgiveness and that his job is to be worthy of the faith placed in the role.
- •Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey express how Ranbir Kapoor embodies the simplicity and image of Lord Ram they envisioned, with Sai Pallavi recalling a childhood image of Ram.
Key Questions Answered
Nitesh Tiwari stated that casting Shri Ram is next to impossible, but when producer Namit Malhotra suggested Ranbir Kapoor, he felt the actor checked all the boxes and possessed the necessary sincerity and truthful eyes.
Arun Govil, who previously portrayed Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s television adaptation, plays the role of Dashrath in this upcoming film.
The film is scheduled for release around Diwali this year, following a two-part live-action saga format produced over seven years.
