Dev Sharma, who now portrays Lord Ram in “Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha,” explained that he was turned down for the Lakshman role in both “Adipurush” and Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana” because his height and physique did not match those of the actors playing Ram. He initially interpreted the rejections as a sign that his connection to the epic was not meant to be.
Why it matters
Fans of Dev Sharma learn why he missed key roles and how he later secured a lead part in a related series.
Key facts
- Dev Sharma revealed he was rejected for the Lakshman role in “Adipurush.”
- He was also rejected for the Lakshman role in Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana.”
- He said the rejections were due to height and physique differences with the actors playing Ram.
- He now plays Lord Ram in the series “Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.”
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