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'Ranbir Kapoor reminded of Arun Govil': Fan gifts actor Ram Mandir-inspired vest
'Ranbir Kapoor reminded of Arun Govil': Fan praises actor's Lord Rama turn in Ramayana, gifts Ram Mandir-inspired vest
'Ranbir Kapoor reminded of Arun Govil': Fan praises actor's Lord Rama turn in Ramayana, gifts Ram Mandir-inspired vest
The first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was unveiled to a select audience in Los Angeles a few days ago.
Apr 1, 2026, 10:14:10 IST By Abhimanyu Mathur Share via Copy link The teaser of Ramayana Part One, dubbed the ‘Rama’ glimpse by the makers, will be unveiled to the world tomorrow (April 2) on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. But a select audience in Los Angeles was lucky enough to get an early preview of the video last week. The asset was played to an audience in LA in the presence of director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama in the film. Ranbir Kapoor will essay the role of Lord Rama, which was immortalised by Arun Govil in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan.Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama compared to Arun Govil
Now, a video from the screening shows a fan gifting Ranbir a Ram Mandir-themed vest and praising him for his portrayal of Lord Rama in the teaser. On Tuesday, the official account of Nazranaa, a South Asian boutique in the US, shared a video of their representative meeting Ranbir after the teaser screening in LA. They gifted him a custom-made vest with a Ram Mandir motif on it. Later, a video showed Ranbir’s reaction to it, appreciating the work and the gesture. The caption read, “Hats off to the entire Ramayana team. This movie is definitely a must-watch in 4D theatres. The 2-minute 30-second trailer gave us goosebumps throughout. I can’t even imagine the emotional journey the full movie will take us through. Kudos to Director @niteshtiwari22 and Producer @iamnamitmalhotra for taking on this project. The musical score by @arrahman and @hanszimmer is next level.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nazranaa (@nazranaanj) In the comments section, after a person doubted Ranbir’s fitness for the role of Lord Rama, the account responded, “You should watch the trailer! He definitely reminded us of Arun Govil.” In Ramanand Sagar’s seminal Ramayana TV series (1987-88), Arun Govil famously played Lord Rama and became the template for the portrayal for generations to come. Interestingly, Arun Govil appears in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana as well, essaying the role of King Dashrath this time.All about Ramayana
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is a duology shot back-to-back. The latest adaptation of the popular Indian epic stars Ranbir as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanumana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana. The film, mounted on a global scale, boasts music from Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman, and visual effects from DNEG, an 8-time Oscar-winning VFX studio. Ramayana Part One will release in theatres in October 2026, with the second part arriving a year later, ahead of Diwali 2027. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Abhimanyu Mathur Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More Arun Govil Nitesh Tiwari Ramayana Ranbir Kapoor Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. News / Entertainment / Bollywood / 'Ranbir Kapoor Reminded Of Arun Govil': Fan Praises Actor's Lord Rama Turn In Ramayana, Gifts Ram Mandir-inspired Vest See Less
The teaser of Ramayana Part One, dubbed the ‘Rama’ glimpse by the makers, will be unveiled to the world tomorrow (April 2) on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. But a select audience in Los Angeles was lucky enough to get an early preview of the video last week. The asset was played to an audience in LA in the presence of director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama in the film.
The caption read, “Hats off to the entire Ramayana team. This movie is definitely a must-watch in 4D theatres. The 2-minute 30-second trailer gave us goosebumps throughout. I can’t even imagine the emotional journey the full movie will take us through. Kudos to Director @niteshtiwari22 and Producer @iamnamitmalhotra for taking on this project. The musical score by @arrahman and @hanszimmer is next level.”
In the comments section, after a person doubted Ranbir’s fitness for the role of Lord Rama, the account responded, “You should watch the trailer! He definitely reminded us of Arun Govil.” In Ramanand Sagar’s seminal Ramayana TV series (1987-88), Arun Govil famously played Lord Rama and became the template for the portrayal for generations to come. Interestingly, Arun Govil appears in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana as well, essaying the role of King Dashrath this time.
Source: HindustanTimes
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