Nitish Bharadwaj Withdraws Praise for 'Ramayana' Film

Nitish Bharadwaj, celebrated for his role as Lord Krishna, has publicly rescinded his earlier positive comments on the film 'Ramayana'. He articulated his profound disappointment, highlighting concerns that the movie's narrative deviates from the established spiritual and civilizational significance of the epic for India.

Bharadwaj specifically criticized the film's depiction of Ravan as a liberal figure. He argued that this portrayal fundamentally shifts the moral underpinnings of the Ramayana, thereby undermining the central purpose of Lord Ram's divine avatar. The actor stressed that such redefinitions are unacceptable.

Expressing further dismay, Bharadwaj noted that visual effects alone cannot replace the philosophical depth and spiritual essence of the Mahakavya. He concluded that the film, in his view, does not warrant international representation for Indian cinema due to its alleged misrepresentation of India's history and core spiritual values.