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Krishna Actor Slams Ranbir's Ramayana: 'Not Oscar Worthy'
10 Nov
Summary
- Nitish Bharadwaj reversed his opinion on the Ramayana film.
- He argues the film misrepresents Bharat's spiritual story.
- The film is criticized for its portrayal of Ravana.
Nitish Bharadwaj, renowned for his portrayal of Lord Krishna in 'Mahabharat', has voiced significant disappointment with Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'. Initially impressed by the trailer, Bharadwaj's sentiment shifted dramatically after viewing the complete film. He now contends that the movie misrepresents India's spiritual and civilizational narrative, making it undeserving of international recognition.
Bharadwaj elaborated on his concerns via Instagram, describing the Ramayan as more than a story but a cornerstone of Sanatan Bharat's cultural consciousness. He specifically criticized the depiction of Ravana as a liberal figure, arguing it distorts the epic's moral framework and the purpose of Lord Rama's avatar. He asserted that superior VFX cannot compensate for a lack of philosophical depth and spiritual essence.
The film, released on November 5, features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. Despite Bharadwaj's critique, 'Ramayana: Part 1' has achieved considerable box office success, grossing over Rs 350 crore net in India and surpassing Rs 500 crore worldwide, with expectations to reach Rs 700 crore.
