Ranbir's Ramayana Hits Big, But Ravana's Portrayal Sparks Backlash | Veteran Actors React | News18

Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana, is enjoying a strong box-office run, but its creative interpretation of the epic has triggered a debate.Veteran actors Nitish Bharadwaj and Sunil Lahri have criticised the film's portrayal of Ravana, with Lahri alleging that the character has been glorified. Bharadwaj has withdrawn his earlier praise, arguing that the adaptation compromises the epic's spiritual and moral message. Mukesh Khanna has also questioned the portrayal of Sita.Can filmmakers take creative liberties with a sacred epic? Where should the line be drawn between cinematic storytelling and religious sensitivity? -tacksn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube