📌 Key Points
- Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in ‘Ramayana Part One’ previewed in Los Angeles.
- Audience member likened Kapoor’s performance to Arun Govil’s iconic portrayal.
- The ‘Rama’ glimpse teaser will be officially unveiled on Hanuman Jayanti (April 2).
- Arun Govil, the original Lord Rama, plays King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’.
A select audience in Los Angeles got a sneak peek of ‘Ramayana Part One,’ starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The performance sparked comparisons to Arun Govil’s iconic portrayal. The official ‘Rama’ glimpse releases on Hanuman Jayanti.
Early ‘Ramayana’ Preview in Los Angeles
The teaser of Ramayana Part One, dubbed the ‘Rama’ glimpse by the makers, will be unveiled to the world tomorrow (April 2) on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. But a select audience in Los Angeles was lucky enough to get an early preview of the video last week. The asset was played to an audience in LA in the presence of director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and Ranbir Kapoor , who plays Lord Rama in the film.
Ranbir’s Rama: Echoes of Arun Govil?
The caption read, “Hats off to the entire Ramayana team. This movie is definitely a must-watch in 4D theatres. The 2-minute 30-second trailer gave us goosebumps throughout. I can’t even imagine the emotional journey the full movie will take us through. Kudos to Director @niteshtiwari22 and Producer @iamnamitmalhotra for taking on this project. The musical score by @arrahman and @hanszimmer is next level.”
Arun Govil Returns as King Dashrath
In the comments section, after a person doubted Ranbir’s fitness for the role of Lord Rama, the account responded, “You should watch the trailer! He definitely reminded us of Arun Govil.” In Ramanand Sagar’s seminal Ramayana TV series (1987-88), Arun Govil famously played Lord Rama and became the template for the portrayal for generations to come. Interestingly, Arun Govil appears in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana as well, essaying the role of King Dashrath this time.
The early reactions to Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama are promising, drawing comparisons to the legendary Arun Govil. With the full trailer release imminent, anticipation for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ is steadily building.
