Mukesh Khanna REACTS to Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Ram in Ramayana; says, “Whoever plays Ram must embody Ram; he shouldn’t look like Raavan”

Mukesh Khanna has voiced his reservations about Ranbir Kapoor being cast as Lord Ram in the upcoming Ramayana adaptation. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is set to release in two parts, with the first installment scheduled for Diwali 2026. The project, which also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, has garnered significant attention, particularly for its high-profile casting.

"Comparisons with Arun Govil Are Inevitable" In a candid interview with Mid-Day, Mukesh Khanna highlighted the challenges of portraying a character as revered as Lord Ram. “If they’re making a Ramayana, comparisons with Arun Govil will be inevitable,” he said, referencing the actor who famously played Ram in the classic television adaptation.

"Whoever Plays Ram Must Embody Ram" Elaborating further, Khanna expressed his belief that the actor playing Ram must possess certain virtues. “What Arun Govil did with the role has become the gold standard. All I can say is that whoever plays Ram must embody Ram; he shouldn’t look like Raavan. In their real life, if they are a lampat chhichhora (lewd hooligan), then it will show on screen,” he asserted. “If you’re playing Ram, you’re not allowed to party and drink. But who am I to decide who plays Ram?” he added.

Concerns About Ranbir Kapoor’s Image Khanna’s comments also touched on Ranbir Kapoor’s recent work, particularly his role in Animal. “The actor playing Ram now is the beacon of the Kapoor family. He’s a fine actor… But I will look at his face, and he should look like Ram. He’s just done Animal, and his negative personality was highlighted in that movie. I hope that doesn’t disturb this,” Khanna remarked.

"Be Careful With Casting" Cautioning filmmakers, Khanna pointed to past instances where casting choices backfired. “Prabhas wasn’t accepted by the public as Ram in Adipurush, despite being such a huge star. Not because he’s a bad actor, but because he doesn’t look like Ram,” he said.

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