This promotion is Nitesh Tiwarilong awaitedRamayana” was released in the United States over the weekend, and the film’s cast and producers attended San Diego Comic-Con for a panel discussion and select interviews. During the event, YashThe actor who plays Ravana spoke candidly about the role he will be playing, a character that has been played by countless actors over the decades.
Yash admits facing ‘pressure’ while playing Ravana
In an interview with IGN, Yash joins co-stars Ranbir KapoorDirector Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Talking about playing Ravana, he said, “As a child, we all heard this story. (This) was probably the first story I ever heard. My grandfather used to tell me these stories. You have your imagination and you have seen many people describe the story in many ways. So as an actor, what you bring to the table and your understanding of the character is challenging. Thankfully, my director and writer gave me the space so I could play the character in a different way.“Yash also admitted that previous portrayals put added pressure on his performance. He added, “If you know the character and everyone knows it, then it becomes challenging. If it’s a new movie and you’re telling a new story, it becomes the character no matter what you do. But if people already have a certain image of the character because a lot of people have played it in different ways, then that’s extra pressure on the actor.
“The screen legacy of Ramayana
The Ramayana remains one of the world’s oldest and most enduring epics, having been adapted into films, TV shows and musicals hundreds of times in India. Some of the most iconic screen appearances include 1960s version of Telugu icon NT Rama Rao and Arvind Trivedi’s performance in the 1988 TV series.
More about Ramayana by Nitesh Tiwari
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is a two-part epic film, the first part of which will be released in theaters this November. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. Sai Pallavi Playing Sita and Ravie Dubey, sonny delRakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and a huge cast.
