Ramayana: Assam's Barpeta Artisans Craft Special Armour For Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer Mythological Film; What So Special About It?
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana: Part 1, which was released in theatres on November 5, 2026, on the occasion of Diwali, became the talk of the town for its visual effects, blending of modernity, and music, which was composed by legendary Oscar winner Hans Zimmer. The most expensive film ever made in Indian cinema was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and bankrolled by Namit Malhotra, and it involved…
The special bamboo and cane armour worn by Ranbir Kapoor and Ravi Dubey in the Ramayana film was crafted by artisans from Barpeta, a district in Assam, Northeastern India. The armour was initially developed in Barpeta district's Jania area, under the guidance of craftsman Jaynal Abdin. The base material used was Sarpat cane, a lightweight variety native to Assam's Brahmaputra Valley, which was embellished with jute and incorporated with wooden elements.
The process of crafting the armour was challenging, taking three to three and a half years to complete. It involved creating 30 to 35 pieces for the battlefield sequences. The early all-cane prototypes were too rigid for the actors to perform fighting sequences; therefore, wood and rubber components were added to ensure comfort and flexibility.
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