{"id":149783,"date":"2026-04-01T02:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=149783"},"modified":"2026-04-01T02:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:45:13","slug":"ranbir-kapoor-reveals-why-he-initially-rejected-playing-lord-ram-in-ramayana-i-felt-i-wasnt-good-enough-says-fatherhood-changed-everything-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=149783","title":{"rendered":"Ranbir Kapoor reveals why he initially rejected playing Lord Ram in Ramayana: \u2018I felt I wasn\u2019t good enough\u2019; says fatherhood changed everything | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nitesh Tiwari\u2019s Ramayana has been the talk of the town ever since Adipurush released in 2023. Soon after, reports emerged that Ranbir Kapoor would step into the role of Lord Ram.<\/a> This was followed by a wave of speculation, viral videos of the actor preparing for the part, and reports about the ensemble cast. The project was eventually made official by producers Namit Malhotra and KFG star Yash, who will also be playing the role of Ravana in the film. While several actors associated with the film have often spoken about Ranbir\u2019s dedication, this marks the first time the actor himself has opened up about being offered the role, his initial fears, and how the film has been a life-changing experience.<\/p>\n

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Ranbir Kapoor says he wasn\u2019t \u2018good enough\u2019 to play Ram<\/h2>\n

Speaking at a Q&A during the New York special IMAX trailer screening, Ranbir recalled his first reaction when Namit approached him. \u201cComing to play Lord Ram, I remember when Namit offered me this part around four years back, my instant reaction was: \u2018I am not fit enough, good enough.\u2019 I felt I wouldn\u2019t be able to do full justice. But that fear quickly turned into gratitude because opportunities like this were something I truly needed in my life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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He added that the timing of the role coincided with a deeply personal phase. \u201cThere was a period when I needed to change my lifestyle. I had just become a father for the first time. The sweet coincidence of playing Lord Ram and becoming a father became a turning point in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On his preparation for Ramayan<\/h2>\n

Ranbir also shared how Ramayan played a crucial role in his preparation.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor me, the preparation began the day I watched Ramanand Sagar\u2019s Ramayana. It is so deeply etched in our subconscious and rooted in us that we feel immense pride in Lord Rama\u2019s journey. When I got the opportunity to portray him, I knew the preparation had to go beyond the physical\u2014it had to be emotional and spiritual. One has to be truthful to the character, because he is loved by billions across centuries and will continue to be long after we are gone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He concluded by expressing gratitude for the opportunity. \u201cThe responsibility is something I take very seriously. I have immense love and respect for this part and for the story of Ramayana. When that conviction is in place, everything else falls into place.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ravi Dubey on playing Laxman in Ramayana<\/h2>\n

Previously, speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia\u2019s podcast, actor Ravi Dubey, who plays Laxman in the film, had shared his excitement about being part of the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am just very grateful. This was never even in my foresight. The collaboration itself felt impossible\u2014Ranbir as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, A. R. Rahman composing the music, and Nitesh Tiwari directing it. It\u2019s incredible. Something like this only happens in dreams,\u201d he said, adding that he would remain forever indebted to the makers.<\/p>\n

Praising Ranbir, Ravi added, \u201cRanbir has an incredible aura. He\u2019s quiet, graceful, and deeply committed. He carries a very soft energy, and that\u2019s something everyone who meets him can feel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ramayana made on a Rs 4000 crore budget<\/h2>\n

The film is mounted on an unprecedented scale. Speaking to Prakhar Gupta, producer Namit Malhotra revealed, \u201cWhen we set out to make this six or seven years ago, people thought I was a lunatic because no Indian film comes close to this scale. Put simply, the budget<\/a> will be around $500 million for both parts combined, which is over Rs 4,000 crore.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He added, \u201cWe\u2019re making the largest film in the world for the greatest epic that deserves to be seen globally. And yet, I believe we\u2019re doing it more efficiently than some of the biggest Hollywood films. We\u2019re not being irresponsible\u2014we\u2019re being ambitious, but grounded.\u201d<\/p>\n

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