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Ranbir's 'Ramayana' Diet Change Not Enough, Says 'Hanuman Ansh' Producer Anupriya Nagar
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News18•23-09-2026, 23:56
Ranbir's 'Ramayana' Diet Change Not Enough, Says 'Hanuman Ansh' Producer Anupriya Nagar
- •'Hanuman Ansh' producer Anupriya Nagar advises Ranbir Kapoor that a spiritual connection is crucial for religious roles, not just dietary changes.
- •Nagar questions Ranbir's non-vegetarian diet change for 'Ramayana', emphasizing the importance of emotional and spiritual immersion in the role.
- •'Hanuman Ansh', made on a 2 crore budget, has earned 350 crore worldwide and continues its successful run on its 47th day.
- •Anupriya Nagar believes that for mythological films like 'Ramayana', actors need to embody their characters spiritually, similar to how Shobhinav was perceived as Maharaj Ji in 'Hanuman Ansh'.
- •Nagar attributes the success of 'Hanuman Ansh' to meticulous work, the blessings of Neem Karoli Baba, and the belief that a hit film doesn't solely depend on big stars or directors.
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Anupriya Nagar stated that merely changing food habits and giving up non-vegetarian food is not enough for an actor to play a religious role, emphasizing that establishing a true spiritual connection with the character is essential for a project like Ramayana.
Made on a modest budget of 2 crore rupees, Hanuman Ansh achieved immense success by grossing 350 crore rupees worldwide and continued earning even on its 47th day after release.
Anupriya referenced Shobhinav's role as Maharaj Ji in Hanuman Ansh to illustrate that actors should approach their characters with deep emotion and spirituality so that audiences continue to see them in those roles even today.
