{
  "id": 17970506,
  "title": "‘Stepping Onto Set Was Like Entering A Temple’: Addinath Kothare Reveals What Made Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana Set ‘Sacred’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/stepping-onto-set-was-like-entering-a-temple-addinath-kothare-reveals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:50:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/stepping-onto-set-was-like-entering-a-temple-addinath-kothare-reveals-what-made-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-set-sacred"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Addinath Kothare, who portrays the character of Bharat in the film Ramayana, has described the set as having a sacred atmosphere, comparing it to a temple. The actor also spoke about adhering to director Nitesh Tiwari's directives on set and placing trust in his vision. When discussing his experience filming for the movie, Kothare expressed that it was beyond words to convey the Ramayana experience; it is something that must be witnessed. He recalled shooting a scene in Ayodhya, where the entire cast, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Ravi Dubey, Sai Pallavi, and Arun Govil, was present. Kothare explained that upon stepping onto the set, the first scene commenced and the team focused and went with the flow. He added that he narrated to his parents how immense the experience was, labeling it as a great feeling.\n\nThe actor provided further insight into the discipline maintained on the Ramayana set, revealing that mobile phones were prohibited. Kothare stated that the strict discipline acted as a form of sacred force that kept everyone united. He elaborated on the feeling of stepping onto the set, comparing it to entering a temple. Kothare emphasized that the discipline persisted even when the cameras were not in use, describing the production as well-planned and one of the quietest sets he had ever worked on.",
  "summary": "Addinath Kothare , who plays Bharat in Ramayana , recalled how the film's set had a sacred atmosphere, describing it as being like a temple. He also spoke about following director Nitesh Tiwari's instructions on set and trusting his vision. Recalling his experience of shooting for the film, the actor said, \"I cannot express the Ramayana experience in words; it’s something you have to witness.\"…",
  "key_points": [
    "Addinath Kothare describes Ramayana set as sacred, temple-like",
    "Actors including Ranbir Kapoor present during Ayodhya scene shoot",
    "Strict mobile phone ban maintains set discipline and unity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Addinath Kothare compares Ramayana set to a temple: ‘It was the quietest; no phones allowed’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/addinath-kothare-compares-ramayana-set-to-a-temple-it-was-the",
        "published": "2026-11-03T12:48:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}