Published : 29 Sep 2026, 11:45 AM
Updated : 29 Sep 2026, 11:45 AM
As Ranbir Kapoor turns 44, the makers of his upcoming film Ramayana have shared a special treat for fans, unveiling a five-minute video chronicling his transformation into Lord Rama.
The video, released on the actor's birthday, featured producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and actors Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil and Sai Pallavi talking about Ranbir.
The actor himself spoke about what it was like to essay Lord Rama on the big screen, according to Hindustan Times.
In the video, Ranbir describes playing Lord Rama as a responsibility rather than just another film role.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part film features Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
The video features Arun Govil, who plays King Dashrath, along with Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey, speaking about the qualities that make Ranbir suitable for the role.
Arun Govil, who famously played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar's iconic 1987 TV show, called Ranbir ‘the closest among the current generation of actors to play Lord Rama’.
"Lord Rama's biggest strength is not his bow, it is his Kshama (forgiving nature), his ability to forgive. This is not a role. It's not as if I was offered a film and the role is exciting. It's a responsibility," he says.
Reflecting on his approach to the role, Ranbir added: "Everything comes down to the belief and simplicity of the individual playing Lord Rama. Every day I reminded myself that my job was not to be worthy of this role. My job was to be worthy of the faith that people place in this story."
The video also offers a look at Ranbir's preparation for the role, along with glimpses of the film’s cast and the work that has gone into bringing the epic to the big screen.
