📌 Key Points
- Arun Govil, famed for playing Rama, supports Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal in ‘Ramayana’.
- Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.
- Arun Govil will play King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ movie.
- Sujay Reu, who also played Rama, praised Ranbir but cautioned against comparisons with Arun Govil.
Arun Govil, the iconic Rama from the original TV series, has expressed his faith in Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. Govil’s support comes amidst varied reactions to Kapoor’s first look as the deity.
Arun Govil’s Endorsement of Ranbir Kapoor
The first look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was unveiled last week. Many praised the actor’s calm demeanour and regal look as the iconic deity, but there were others who weren’t convinced by his take on the role. Now, Ranbir has received support for his portrayal from an actor who is the authority on Lord Rama – Arun Govil . The veteran actor, who played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show, has shared his two cents on Ranbir.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is a two-part film starring Ranbir as Lord Rama , Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Arun Govil, who became a national icon with his portrayal of Lord Rama over three decades ago, is also in the film, playing King Dashrath this time.
Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ Cast and Roles
Arun Govil played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, which aired on Doordarshan from 1987-88, and remains India’s most-watched TV series. The cultural footprint of the show is so immense that Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia (who played Sita) were worshipped by viewers.
Comparisons and Expectations for Ranbir’s Rama
Earlier, in an interaction with Hindustan Times, actor Sujay Reu, who played Rama in Shrimad Ramayan, also praised Ranbir, but cautioned viewers against comparisons. “Don’t try to keep anyone in mind. I know it’s very difficult because even when I was doing Shrimad Ramayana, there was a comparison with Arun Govil ji. How can you compare anyone with him, because he is the poster boy Rama. It’s impossible to match up to his level,” he told us.
Arun Govil’s endorsement adds significant weight to Ranbir Kapoor’s casting. While comparisons are inevitable, the hope is that Kapoor will bring his own unique interpretation to the iconic role in the upcoming ‘Ramayana’ adaptation.
