Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said that portraying Lord Rama in the upcoming cinematic epic Ramayana was not just a role but a profound responsibility. The actor also further admitted that his initial reaction to the offer was one of fear and self-doubt.
The actor opened up about his journey of preparing for the iconic role during a Diwali special episode of the popular quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Reflecting on receiving the iconic role and his initial apprehensions, Ranbir Kapoor shared with host Amitabh Bachchan, sir, when I was offered this role, I knew that this was not just a role; it was a huge responsibility. My first instinct was fear, the fear of whether I was worthy of it and whether I would be able to do it. The faith of crores of people is associated with Lord Shri Ram.
Describing how his initial anxiety transformed into deep gratitude, coinciding with a milestone personal chapter in his life, he continued, but very soon, sir, this fear turned into gratitude. At this stage in my life, at this age, I was getting the opportunity to become a good actor… forget being an actor, sir, a chance to become a good human being. During that same period, sir, I became a father for the first time, and my daughter Raha was born. So, I believe it was a gift from God, sir, that I got the opportunity to become a better human being, to understand Ramayana more deeply, and to work with all these people, these beautiful people.
Concluding his heartfelt thoughts on imbibing the values of the epic, Ranbir added, sir, becoming like Lord Shri Ram may not be possible, but I think learning something from his ideals is a big thing for all of us.
Ranbir’s reflections highlighted the personal and spiritual significance of portraying Lord Rama, underlining how the role offered him an opportunity for introspection and personal growth.
