{
  "id": 17043696,
  "title": "Siddharth P Malhotra Says He'll Watch Ramayana For Ravie Dubey First, Then Ranbir Kapoor; Here's Why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/siddharth-p-malhotra-says-hell-watch-ramayana-for-ravie-dubey-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T09:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/siddharth-p-malhotra-says-hell-watch-ramayana-for-ravie-dubey-first-then-ranbir-kapoor-heres-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Siddharth P Malhotra is eagerly anticipating his first viewing of Ramayana, but his primary motivation for watching the upcoming epic stems from his admiration for actor Ravie Dubey, who plays the role of Lakshman. In an interview, Malhotra expressed his deep connection with Dubey, describing him as a younger brother, and vowed to watch the film primarily to support his favorite actor. Despite his excitement about Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama, Malhotra prioritized Dubey's performance, stating that he is \"dying to watch it\" and \"loves Ravi Dubey in it\" due to their personal relationship. The filmmaker also revealed his family ties to the Kapoor clan, mentioning his grandfather Prem Nath's connection to Raj Kapoor, which added to his desire to work with Ranbir. When asked about future collaborations, Malhotra admitted that working with Ranbir Kapoor would be a dream, but he knew he would have to work hard to earn the actor's attention. Malhotra emphasized that the film's appeal for him lies in Dubey's performance first and foremost, as he sees him as a younger brother and someone he admires deeply.",
  "summary": "Director Siddharth P Malhotra is eagerly waiting to watch Ramayana , but his biggest reason for watching the upcoming epic is actor Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman in the film. In an interview, the filmmaker revealed that he is rooting for Dubey, whom he considers a younger brother, even as he looks forward to seeing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. Siddharth, whose grandfather Prem Nath was Raj…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}