Actor Dev Sharma claimed he was turned down for the film Adipurush because his height exceeded that of Ranbir Kapoor. He is currently portraying Lord Rama in the upcoming series Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.
Why it matters
It shows a casting decision where Ranbir Kapoor’s height was cited as a factor, highlighting his influence on casting choices.
Key facts
- Dev Sharma said he was rejected from the film Adipurush because he was taller than Ranbir Kapoor.
- He described his height as "as huge as" Prabhas.
- Dev Sharma is now playing Lord Rama in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, an upcoming adaptation of the Ramayana.
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