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India.com
20 hours ago
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- India.com
Not Ranbir Kapoor, but this actor would have played the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana, refused due to..., his name is...
A star known for his pan-India appeal, powerful screen presence, and strong mythological aura was once considered to don the bow and crown. Talks had reached advanced stages, but destiny had other plans. This casting twist changed the entire trajectory of Nitesh Tiwari's vision of Ramayana, with Ranbir Kapoor now stepping into the shoes of Maryada Purushottam Rama. Who is this actor? Here we are talking about renowned actor Ashutosh Rana, who is best known for his impeccable performances. In a conversation with 'Bollywood Bubble', Ashutosh Rana talked about losing the role of Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana and said that he believes in destiny and patience. What did Ashutosh Rana say? Ashutosh Rana said, 'I personally believe that whatever is in your beginning, whatever God has written in your destiny, it reaches you automatically. You just sit in one place and wait patiently. If the waiting and patience are being done at the right place, then it bears fruit.' What would've been different if Ashutosh Rana became Lord Rama? The actor further said while talking about his play. He said, 'So, I believe, what do you think? I believe that we have a play and I am playing the character of Ravana in the play Humare Ram. You think about your enemy's name more than your friends. So, you become like the one whom you think about in your mind. So if we were playing the character of Rama, then Ram Ji would not have been thinking about himself? And if he had thought about himself, then how would we call him Maryada Purushottam?' For the unversed, Ashutosh Rana's play Humare Ram is a powerful solo performance that explores the character of Lord Ram from a contemporary lens. Written by Daya Prakash Sinha, the play goes beyond mythology to reflect on Ram's human emotions, dilemmas, and values. Through poetic monologues and intense expressions, Rana is playing the role of Lanka Naresh Ravana, making it relatable for today's audience. The play has been praised for its thought-provoking narrative and Ashutosh Rana's commanding stage presence and powerful delivery. More about Humare Ram Ashutosh Rana's acclaimed solo play Humare Ram has been performed at several prestigious venues across India, with notable shows taking place in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Bhopal. The play has also been showcased during cultural festivals and literary events, often organized by Sahitya Akademi and theatre groups, which is now scheduled for Surat in the beginning of August.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Ramayana Part 1: Ashutosh Rana On Fans' Demand To See Him As Lord Ram
Last Updated: Ashutosh Rana will soon be seen in the spy action thriller, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. Ramayana, the Nitesh Tiwari directorial mythological drama film featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita and South star Yash as Ravana in the leads, is one of the most anticipated films of Bollywood. It has been making headlines ever since its announcement. As the makers have now moved to the post-production stage for Ramayana Part-1, actor Ashutosh Rana reacted to his fans' desire to watch him play the role of Lord Rama instead of Ranbir. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, the actor shared, 'Mera manna yeah hai ki jo cheez aapke prarambh mein ya aapke bhaag mein bhagwan ne likhi hogi woh apne aap mil jaati hai. Aap sirf ek jagah par baithkar, dhyan lagakar wait kijiye. Pratiksha aur dhairya agar sahi jagah par ki jaaye toh fal bhi zaroort milta hai. Main yeh manta hoon ki humaara ek naatak hai, Ram Naam ke naatak mein main Ravan ka kidaar nibha raha hoon. (Personally, I believe that whatever God has planned for you will find its way. You only need to sit in one place and wait patiently. If your patience and waiting are in the right path, they will pay off. That is what I believe. I believe that life is like a drama, and in the play 'Ram Naam,' I am simply presenting the character of Ravan)." He added, 'Aap apne mitro se zyada apne dushmanon ke naam ka chintan karte hai. Toh jiske baare mein aap sochte ho ho aap unke jaise hojaate hai. Toh agar hum Ram ka kirdaar nibha rahe hote toh Ram ji apne baare mein toh naa sochte rehete? Aur agar woh apne baare mein sochte, toh woh fir hum unko Ram kaise kehete (You care more about your enemies than your friends. And the more you think about someone, the more you become like them. So, if we were playing the part of Ram, would he have spent his time thinking about himself? And if he was always thinking of himself, how could we still call him 'Ram')?" Ashutosh Rana Portrays The Role Of Ravan In Humare Ram The actor is currently seen playing the role of Ravan in the theatrical play Humare Ram. The play, which is based on the Ramayana, has a large stage production and aims to present the epic through a fresh perspective, focusing on the storylines of Luv and Kush. Ashutosh Rana Work Front On the film front, Ashutosh will soon be seen in the spy action thriller, War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and backed by Yash Raj Films, it is slated to hit the big screens on August 14. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
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Ashutosh Rana Responds To Fans Wanting Him As Lord Ram In Ramayana Instead Of Ranbir Kapoor
Last Updated: Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Ashutosh Rana was initially approached for the role. Ranbir Kapoor is all set to play Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana, but some fans feel Ashutosh Rana would've been a better choice. The internet has been buzzing with comments saying he's perfect for the role. When asked about it, Ashutosh didn't seem bothered. He simply said that he believes everything happens at the right time and every role comes to the right person. He also shared that he's happy with the part he's playing. Not many know that Ashutosh Rana was initially approached to play Lord Rama in the film. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Ashutosh Rana said, 'Mera apna yeh manna hai ki jo cheez aapke prarambh mein, aapki tamaam bhaag mein bhagwan ne likhi hogi woh apne aap pahunch jaati hai. Aap sirf ek jagah par baithkar, dhairyapurvak pratiksha kijiye. Pratiksha aur dhairya agar sahi staan par ki jaa rahi hoon toh fal bhi hoti hai. Toh main yeh maanta hoon ki aap kya sochte hai? Main yeh maanke chalta hoon ki humaara ek naatak hai, Ram Naam ke naatak mein main Ravan ka kidaar nibha raha hoon." (I personally believe that whatever is destined for you, whatever God has written in your fate, will find its way to you. You just need to sit in one place and wait patiently. If your patience and waiting are in the right direction, they bear fruit. That's what I believe. What do you think? I go by the belief that life is like a play, and in the play named 'Ram Naam,' I am simply portraying the character of Ravan). He further said, 'Aap apne mitro se zyada apne shatru ke naam ka chintan karte hai. Toh jiska aap chintan mann mein smran karte ho aap unke jaise hojaate hai. Toh agar hum Ram ka kirdaar nibha rahe hote toh Ram ji apne baare mein toh naa sochte rehete? Aur agar woh apne baare mein sochte, toh woh fir hum unko Ram kaise kehete?" (You think more about your enemies than your friends. And whoever you constantly think about, you start becoming like them. So, if we were playing the role of Ram, would Lord Ram have spent his time thinking about himself? And if he did think about himself all the time, then how would we still call him 'Ram'?) Ramayana, touted as one of the most expensive, is reportedly being made on a budget of Rs 1600 crore. The two-part films are directed by Nitesh Tiwari and will release on Diwali. The film stars Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. KGF star Yash has joined the film to play the role of Raavan and fulfill the duties of a co-producer. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashutosh Rana believes in reading people more than books: Different stories, terrific character arcs
Actor Ashutosh Rana , who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Heer Express', feels that in addition to reading the young generation should also connect with people on a deeper level as it would enrich them as human beings. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the film's release, and said that reading literature may give a certain level of understanding about the society and the world at large to people, connect with fellow human beings, make them richer as every person comes with their own story and situation. He told IANS, "I believe that they should read a lot but also connect a lot. Sometimes it happens that some people are not interested in reading. But they are interested in connecting with people. They are interested in connecting with the world. So along with connecting with the world, with connecting with people, you should also have a feeling of connection with yourself. You should also keep connecting with yourself. To be friends with you, first of all, I will have to be friends with myself". "I believe that if you look at the world, not only words, even silence teaches us and you. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Your Writing Missing? Grammarly Install Now Undo So if we have the understanding of listening to words, if we have the understanding of reading words, then we will also have to develop the understanding of listening to silence. And we will also have to develop the understanding of understanding silence", he added. The actor also praised the director of 'Heer Express', Umesh Shukla for his understanding of the theatre. He said, "The best thing about Umesh is that he has worked in all three forms of expression. He has worked in theatre as well. So, he understands that he is a writer, an actor and a director as well. He has also done very good plays". The films that he has made, be it 'OMG - Oh My God' or '102 Not Out', if you watch his films, those films are also very good and he makes films on different subjects. So, when you are with a person who understands all the mediums and when he is present in all the mediums, you leave yourself with that person without any worries as an actor", he added. Ashutosh Rana shares his silver screen plans with his wife
News18
7 days ago
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- News18
Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover Exclusive: On Heer Express, Marathi Row, Friends in Bollywood
Heer Express starring Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover, Prit Kamani and newcomer Divita Juneja is all set to hit theatres on August 8. In an exclusive chat with CNN-News18 Showsha's Titas Chowdhury, the quartet discusses the dearth of family-friendly films. Ashutosh recalls working with a six-year-old Alia Bhatt in Sangharsh and shares his stance on the Hindi vs Marathi language row. Gulshan, on the other hand, reminisces about being overwhelmed by Dilip Kumar's aura in Mashaal and how female superstars like Katrina Kaif and Rani Mukerji began their careers with him. Prit looks back at how his 10-minute role in Shahid Kapoor's Jersey changed his career. Watch the full interview here. news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
