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'Trolls Were Put To Shut When Ramayana Came Out': Indira Krishnan Defends Ranbir Kapoor Amid Criticism Over His Casting As Lord Ram

Actor Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Ram in Ramayana has faced criticism, with some questioning his suitability for the revered role, particularly given his portrayal of a violent and intense character in Animal. Now, Indira Krishnan, who plays Mata Kaushalya, Lord Ram's mother, in the film, has come out in his defence, stating that she never doubted his ability to portray Ram. Indira Krishnan…

'Trolls Were Put To Shut When Ramayana Came Out': Indira Krishnan Defends Ranbir Kapoor Amid Criticism Over His Casting As Lord Ram

Indira Krishnan, who plays Mata Kaushalya in the film Ramayana, has defended Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Ram. Despite criticism questioning his suitability for the revered role, especially after his intense portrayal in Animal, Indira never doubted his ability to do justice to the character. During a Zoom interview, Indira revealed that she and Saurabh Sachdeva, Ranbir's co-star, were among the few people who closely interacted with him during the transition from Animal to Ramayana.

She also shared a strong personal rapport with Ranbir. Indira recalled that Ranbir faced severe trolling, much to the point where others might have doubted his casting. However, she believes the trolls were silenced when Ramayana was released, as audiences witnessed Ranbir's ability to portray Rama.

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