Steer Clear of Making It Like…

Oh, the drama and the divine! The buzz around Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s "Ramayana" has the grapevine in a tizzy, and yours truly, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, is here to spill the chai!

First off, let’s talk about the granddaddy of all mythological TV shows, Ramayan, brought to life by none other than Ramanand Sagar. Remember those golden days when Arun Govil, Deepika Chikhalia, Sunil Lahri, and Arvind Trivedi ruled our TV screens? Ah, nostalgia! 🎬✨

Now, fast forward to today, and we’ve got Amrit Sagar, Ramanand Sagar’s grandson, throwing in his two cents about Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana. Chatting with indianexpress.com, Amrit was all like, “Sure, everyone should make Ramayan if they want. No one owns it. Just keep it real, folks! Don’t twist it around like it’s some modern art piece. It’s the story of Ram, plain and simple.”

And oh boy, the tea doesn’t stop there! Amrit reminded us how Ramleelas have been happening for centuries, sticking to the OG story. Touché, Amrit, touché!

Here’s where it gets juicy: Sunil Lahri, our beloved Lakshman from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, weighed in. He praised Ranbir’s look from the poster but threw a little shade, wondering if people could really see Ranbir as the divine Lord Rama. Sunil candidly said, “Ranbir’s got the chops, but people might still see him with all his previous roles’ baggage. Tough gig, right?”

And just when you think it couldn’t get more dramatic, Sunil compared Ranbir’s challenge to his recent role in Animal. Going from a rugged character to a divine one? Sunil thinks it’s going to be a Herculean task for audiences to digest. 🍿

But wait, there’s more! Arun Govil, the OG Rama, is making a comeback as King Dasharatha in Tiwari’s film. Talk about a full circle! And with talents like Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Lara Dutta on board, this film is shaping up to be an epic saga, quite literally.

Nisha’s Nutshell: In Bollywood, you can be a beast one day and a deity the next. The moral? In the land of masala and mythologies, anything is possible! Keep your popcorn ready and your expectations flexible. 🎥🍿

Tags: Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor, Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari, Ramanand Sagar, Arun Govil, Sunil Lahri, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Lara Dutta