Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi-starrer Ramayana Part 1 has grabbed eyeballs, setting the box office on fire. Despite a dip in numbers during the weekdays, the epic drama has managed to set the cash registers jingling, crossing the Rs 1000-crore mark worldwide.
Aadesh Chaudhary, who is currently seen as Samar in the popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehalata Hai, gets candid about the film while talking to Filmibeat.
In an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat Assistant Editor Abhishek Ranjit over a phone call, the handsome actor speaks up about scale, vision and presentation of Ramayana. The Sasural Simar Ka actor believes that the project is taking Indian storytelling, history and culture to a global platform while showcasing the immense talent of Indian actors. He is particularly impressed with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi and feels their involvement adds tremendous value to this ambitious project.
Talking about the movie, Aadesh says, “I think it is a wonderful thing that our actors are being showcased on a global level. The VFX is at par with what we see in Hollywood films, and the overall presentation looks absolutely grand. The acting is also something that deserves appreciation. It takes a lot of dedication and understanding to portray characters that hold such a special place in our hearts.”
Appreciating Ranbir Kapoor, the Laagi Tujhse Lagan star says, “Ranbir Kapoor is an exceptionally talented actor. He has always shown tremendous versatility, and I feel portraying Lord Ram is a huge responsibility for any actor. There is a certain dignity, grace and depth associated with this character, and I am sure Ranbir must have put in immense effort to understand and bring those qualities to the screen. It is exciting to see an actor of his calibre take up such an iconic role.”
Speaking about Sai Pallavi, Aadesh says, “Sai Pallavi is a brilliant performer. She has a very natural screen presence and a certain innocence and grace in her performances. I think she is a wonderful choice for Sita because the character requires purity, strength, compassion, and inner courage. I am really impressed seeing how she has brought these beautiful qualities to life.”
He further adds, “For me, these actors are our superheroes. We have grown up listening to and learning about Ramayan. These characters are much more than just roles; they represent values, courage, sacrifice and righteousness. Seeing our actors take on these iconic characters on such a grand scale makes me proud as an Indian.”
Aadesh feels that projects like Ramayan play an important role in taking Indian mythology and cultural heritage beyond geographical boundaries. He concludes, “Our history and culture deserve to be celebrated globally. When we present our stories with such impressive technology, performances and vision, they have the potential to connect with audiences across the world. It is wonderful to see Indian cinema and our actors taking our cultural heritage to an international level.”
