{
  "id": 18095262,
  "title": "Ranbir Kapoor on playing Lord Rama after 'Animal', Yash on why audiences may root for Ravana in 'Ramayana'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ranbir-kapoor-on-playing-lord-rama-after-animal-yash-on-why-audiences",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:20:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoor-on-playing-lord-rama-after-animal-yash-on-why-audiences-may-root-for-ravana-in-ramayana-1.500735435"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood A-lister Ranbir Kapoor dismissed suggestions that his portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramayana was a direct response to his previous dark character in Animal. In a Zoom call from London, Kapoor expressed his belief that any skilled actor could excel in the role of Rama, highlighting the character's teachings, journey, and admirable life. Kapoor, excited about the scale and international talent involved in the production, emphasized the film's ambition to present an epic that resonates globally, rather than aiming for an Oscar. Sai Pallavi, playing Sita, focused on the relatable nature of female characters in Ramayana, asserting that women can embody various roles throughout their lives. Meanwhile, Yash, who plays Ravana, aimed to make viewers uncomfortable with their assumptions about the villain, suggesting that people often root for characters without considering their circumstances. Yash believes that understanding Ravana better could lead to a deeper understanding of Lord Ram. When discussing the possibility of international awards, Kapoor and the trio emphasized that their primary goal was to provide an authentic and sincere representation of the Ramayana.",
  "summary": "Dubai: “Not because I did Animal.” That was Bollywood A-lister Ranbir Kapoor's cheeky response when Gulf News asked whether playing Lord Rama in Ramayana was a conscious departure from the dark, volatile world of Animal . After all, going from a character defined by rage and excess to the very embodiment of restraint, duty and righteousness is quite the cinematic gear shift. But Kapoor wasn't…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}