Shiv Sagar, the grandson of Ramanand Sagar, said he cannot accept Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama, stating that a fresh face was needed. He noted that Kapoor's casting in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has divided opinion.
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Key facts
- Shiv Sagar, Ramanand Sagar's grandson, said he can't accept Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama.
- Shiv Sagar said a fresh face was needed for the role of Lord Rama.
- Ranbir Kapoor was cast as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
- The casting of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama has divided opinion.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- ‘Can't accept Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama’: Ramanand Sagar's grandson Shiv Sagar says ‘fresh face’ was needed in Ramayanahindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- 'Ramayana: Part 1' Release: Shiv Sagar says Ranbir has Animal baggagetimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- "Can't Accept Ranbir Kapoor As Ram": Ramanand Sagar's Grandson Explains Why He Wanted A Fresh Face For Ramayanandtv.com(opens in a new tab)
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