One of the most ambitious cinematic adaptations of the Indian epic, Ramayana: Part 1 debuted in theatres today, November 5. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the mythological drama features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Mounted on a grand scale, the film brings together Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman for its music, with visual effects being handled by DNEG. As the film made its way to big screens, filmmaker Karan Johar has now shared his reaction after watching the epic saga. He was left thoroughly impressed by Ramayana: Part 1 and penned an elaborate note praising the film and its team.
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Karan Johar is all praise for Ramayana and the entire team
A while ago, Karan Johar took to his Instagram handle and shared a long note praising the entire team of Ramayana. Calling the epic a story deeply rooted in India’s cultural fabric, he described its cinematic adaptation as nothing short of a miracle. He congratulated producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari for bringing the ambitious project to life, while also applauding the lead cast for their performances. He had special praise for Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram, saying the actor had made him believe in his divine presence through a restrained performance, while describing Sai Pallavi as convincing in her portrayal of Sita. Karan was equally impressed by Yash as Ravana, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and the sequence depicting Ravana’s multiple inner voices. Calling himself an inspired filmmaker and a proud Indian cinegoer, he urged audiences to watch the film with their families.
He wrote, “RAMAYANA ….. a story immersed in our cultural veins… a story generations have grown up on… a story that is an embodiment of Values, traditions and pure humanity…. You have read it, seen it, told it… and YET to be BLOWN away by its cinematic adaptation is no short of a Miracle! I salute, I applaud and I have the deepest respect for each and every team member of Ramayana…. All of us can dream it… they actually went out and achieved it!!!! To @iamnamitmalhotra all I have to say is that you have deeply INSPIRED me to be brave , to be audacious and to stand for the most essential ingredient of a creator…. CONVICTION!!”
His note further read, “@niteshtiwari22 … Sir… so much love and respect for your immaculate craft and solid confidence to tell a simple story so simply and yet soo solidly…. Ranbir… to be able to make a country believe in you as a divine force of goodness and humanity without any bells and whistles … without and frills and fancies takes immeasurable talent and you my dearest friend are a gifted artist and beyond….you are deeply MEDITATIVE in your portrayal or Shri Ram… your eyes do alll the heavy lifting… its your most challenging role ever and you have mega succeeded with divine PERFECTION…. Sai… you are divine, sublime and so so beautifully convincing in your portrayal of Sita Ma… @saipallavi.senthamarai …. The agency of the portrayal is so heartening and you made me believe in the power of your sacrifice and unconditional love … so brilliant!”
Further praising Yash and Ravie, KJo wrote, “AND @thenameisyash you are so so MESMERISING and POWERFULL!!! Each and every time you appear on screen you command attention and applause …. Mega stardom is just in your DNA!!!! Special mention to the applaudable sequence of Ravana and his multiple inner voices …. Outstanding! Ravi Dubey @ravidubey2312 is so BRILLIANT as LAXMAN! The depiction of a loyal and loving brother is so heartening and your goodness ( both internal and external ) moved me and made me smile wide…. To every actor ( terrific ensemble) … to every technician… to each and every team member of this EPIC!!! Huge congratulations !!!! Am an inspired filmmaker and a proud Indian cinegoer today… GO WATCH this divine blessing of a film with your families as soon as you can.”
