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.
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