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Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Dear @malhotra_namit and @TheNameIsYash , I owe you both an apology.
I am sorry for doubting your dream of taking Indian culture and history to the world.
Yesterday, I watched Ramayana on one of India's biggest IMAX screens. Having grown up listening to, reading and watching Tulsidas's Ramayana, I walked into the theatre with a neutral mindset, almost imagining myself as someone who was discovering the story for the first time.
As the film opened with the Dev-Asur Sangram, I literally jumped out of my seat. The detailing, scale, imagination and breathtaking action were extraordinary. That sequence could put some of Hollywood's biggest battle spectacles to shame.
But what impressed me even more was your approach to storytelling.
I noticed a conscious effort to make Indian mythology accessible to international audiences without overwhelming them with its cultural complexity. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are presented as celestial beings, while even the Asuras have their own motivations and reasons for claiming the three worlds. You have attempted to create a universe where every being has a perspective and a place.
Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita is a wonderful casting choice. She doesn't rely on conventional glamour or exaggerated divinity. There is an understated grace, simplicity and dignity in her portrayal. She feels human without losing the sanctity of the character.
Moments that make this film special.
Dashrath washing Rishi Vishwamitra's feet. Sita caring for Kaikeyi like a daughter. The brothers expressing affection and devotion towards Ram. These moments may appear ordinary, but they communicate extraordinary values of our civilisation: humility, respect, duty, family and love.
The Ram-Sita wedding : At a time when arranged marriages are often misunderstood or dismissed, you remind audiences that a marriage can also be a divine union, a relationship destined beyond the choices of two individuals.
Ranbir as Ram is convincing. So is Lakshman.
However, a few things could have been better.
Vivek Oberoi should've been made Meghnad.
Khar-Dushan and Kumbhakarna looked a little too animated to me. Perhaps Kumbhakarna will get a more imposing visual treatment in Part 2. After all, his brother rules a city of gold!
I wanted more anger and fire in Lakshman's expressions and greater emotional intensity from Sita during the Ravan-Jatayu encounter. I would also have loved to hear Yash's original voice as Ravan rather than Sharad Kelkar's dubbing.
The dialogues by Kumar Vishwas and the music by A.R. Rahman did not always strike the emotional chord I expected. But Hans Zimmer's background score, however, is extraordinary. It elevates the cinematic experience to another level.
I have two requests for the next instalment.
First, please reinvent the timeless musical identity of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Bring back the emotional connection of those iconic melodies and incorporate some of Goswami Tulsidas's most beloved dohas. A new generation deserves to experience that magic.
Second, please provide English subtitles or translations for the Sanskrit mantras and chants too. If we want the world to understand our civilisation, let us also help them understand the meaning behind our sacred sounds.
And please don't rush the story. If Ramayana needs three parts, make it three. This epic deserves the time and space it demands.
I may still have my reservations about certain creative decisions, but I owe you an apology for doubting the ambition of this project.
As I've said earlier Indian stories do not need to imitate the West to earn global recognition. They need conviction, craftsmanship, imagination and the courage to tell their stories on their own terms.
Perhaps this is the beginning of Indian cinema telling its own civilisational stories to the world.
Hari Anant, Hari Katha Ananta. Kahahi sunahi bahu bidhi sab santa 🙏🚩
#Ramayana #NiteshTiwari #NamitaMalhotra #IndianCinema #RamayanaMovie
@Sai_Pallavi92 @raviedubey
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
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Fifty Indian diaspora and community organisations in the UK have written an open letter to the President of India expressing serious concerns over “organised overseas campaigns targeting India’s democratic and constitutional institutions” following anti-India demonstrations on Oct 16 and 17 outside the India High Commission in London and the Gandhi statue on Parliament Square which YouTuber Dhruv Rathee flew over to take part in. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…
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काव्यदोष
नमित मलहोत्रा के वामायन ... क्षमा कीजिए रामायण चलचित्र का एक गीत कल यूट्यूब पर आया। गायक हैं श्री ज़ुबिन नौटियाल और गीतकार हैं श्री कुमार विश्वास। गीत पुराना है, कुमार विश्वास जी की यूट्यूब प्रसारणी पर कई बरसों से उपलब्ध है। इस गीत के प्रारम्भ में दो भारी भूलें है।
Vinod Lion retweeted
'राष्ट्र मंदिर' में विराजमान प्रभु श्री रामलला के चरणों में समर्पित असंख्य दीप...
हर लौ में रामभक्ति,
हर प्रकाश में राष्ट्रभक्ति।
जय जय सियाराम।
Vinod Lion retweeted
Sensible take among the noises!
Do #Read
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
Thank you Brother for this honest review.
You are one in just a few, who have Hindu/Dharma soul.
Everybody else/ other right wingers have sold their souls for few thousand rupees.
Lakshman never looked Maa Sita in her eyes.
@grok - is there a incident in Valimiki #Ramayana where Lord Ram asked Lakshman to identify Ornaments of Maa Sita and Lakshman said he only knows her anklets as he never looked above it out of respect? #RamayanaMovie
Vinod Lion retweeted
💯💯💯💯 very well said they should make the relevant changes. It’s still a applaud worthy attempt.
Vinod Lion retweeted
🎯
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
The world calls him Shri Ram.
Only his parents addresed him a Ram.
In JNU #Ramayana Maa Sita addresses him by Name.
We third class indian villagers have grown up hearing Aaho ,Suniye , A ji etc
Vinod Lion retweeted
Very well written review. Appreciate talking about the actual issue with the making of this movie. Hope makers take a note of it
Vinod Lion retweeted
A must read review 👏🏻 Really loved this one 👇🏼
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
My thoughts exactly….not my cup of tea
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
“Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation. It belongs to civilisation.” Very well said. 👏🏻👏🏻
I wish the makers hadn’t glorified Ravan. This movie will impact the younger generation and they should choose their heroes wisely.
#Ramayana
#RamayanaMovie
Ramayana doesn't need a Hollywood budget to conquer the world. It needs a soul.
Let me be clear. I have no issue with the scale, VFX or ambition of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Nor do I want the film to fail. I want it to succeed.
But my concern is DHARMA.
Namita Malhotra is a businessman investing in a massive commercial venture. That's perfectly legitimate. But when you want to turn Ramayana into theme parks, T-shirts, toys and merchandise, are you celebrating Dharma or monetising it?
There is a difference.
Remember Hanuman Ansh? No superstar brigade. No astronomical budget. No Hollywood names. Yet it struck a chord because the makers put their heart and soul into it. I wrote a review of it that went viral, and the response proved that audiences connect with sincerity.
Now, Vivek Oberoi, SS Rajamouli and other prominent personalities are urging people to watch Ramayana.
But here's the uncomfortable question:
Can celebrity endorsements manufacture an emotional connection that the film itself must earn?
Music is the soul of Indian cinema. Look at Hanuman Ansh or Dhurandhar. Music elevated the cinematic experience.
Hans Zimmer and Allah Rakha Rahman have immense talent. But I wonder why a project as deeply rooted in Indian civilisation couldn't make greater use of the musical legacy that generations of Indians already associate with Ramayana.
Imagine a powerful, contemporary interpretation of Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari. It could move millions. It could become a global sensation.
We Indians have always Indianised everything. Chinese food, pizza, pasta we give them our own identity.
Why are we doing the opposite with our own civilisation?
The world doesn't need a Westernised Ramayana. It wants to experience India.
A Westerner doesn't come looking for an Indian version of Hollywood. They come looking for something they cannot experience anywhere else.
And that is where I believe the makers have missed an extraordinary opportunity.
Ramayana is not just an epic fantasy about a battle between two powerful men. It is a story of Dharma versus Adharma, Maryada versus Ego, sacrifice versus desire.
Ravana was undoubtedly a powerful and complex character. But his power must never overshadow the moral purpose of the Ramayana.
We saw something similar with Padmaavat, where Khilji's character became such a cinematic spectacle that the villain often overshadowed the very story.
Giving Ravana grandeur is one thing. Glorifying or sanitising his Adharma is quite another.
You can make Ravana look magnificent. But never at the cost of making Rama's Dharma look ordinary.
I am sure Ramayana will attract audiences and may recover its enormous investment. I genuinely hope it does.
But box-office numbers and cultural impact are two different things.
Dhurandhar and Hanuman Ansh connected because audiences felt something.
Ramayana has the potential to become a global cultural phenomenon, not merely a blockbuster.
My only expectation is this:
Don't just make Ramayana 2 grand. Make it sacred in its intent.
Because Ramayana doesn't belong to a producer, a studio or a generation.
It belongs to civilisation.
And civilisation cannot be recreated through VFX alone.
#RamayanaMovie #Ramayana #Yash #Ranbirkapor
Vinod Lion retweeted
From Mahabharata to Arthashastra, 3 Indian classics earn UNESCO recognition
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Thank You @malhotra_namit !
You have successfully spoiled a generation of Indians for your lust of money and fame.
You made RAVANyan not #Ramayana