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Bharat's Secret Audition for Ramayana's Lakshman Role
15 Nov
Summary
- Addinath Kothare initially auditioned for Lakshman's role.
- He was cast as Bharat after a six-month waiting period.
- Kothare advocates for experienced actors to embrace auditions.
In Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayana, actor Addinath Kothare, known for his role as Bharat, shared an unexpected detail about his casting process. Kothare initially auditioned for the part of Lakshman, performing a pivotal scene where Lakshman instructs Sita to remain within the protective forest line. This audition served as a benchmark to ensure the cast shared a familial resemblance.
Approximately six months after his audition, Kothare received word that he had been shortlisted, ultimately being cast as Bharat. He highlighted a common misconception that experienced actors are exempt from auditioning, stressing that talent and story are paramount for audience engagement. The film, produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, saw its first part released on November 5, with the second part slated for 2028.
