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Kapoor Dynasty's Rama Legacy: A Century Apart
30 Jul
Summary
- Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama in upcoming film.
- Great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor played Rama in 1933.
- The 1934 film 'Seeta' was India's first international festival entry.
The Kapoor family's connection to the epic character of Lord Rama spans nearly a century. Ranbir Kapoor is slated to embody Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana,' with Part One scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release and Part Two for Diwali 2027. This cinematic endeavor follows in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor.
Prithviraj Kapoor first portrayed Lord Rama in the 1933 film 'Seeta,' an early Indian mythological classic directed by Debaki Kumar Bose. This Bengali-language film achieved international acclaim when it was honored with a diploma at the 1934 Venice International Film Festival, marking a historic moment as the first Indian talkie to be featured at such an event.
