Mumbai, Oct 26 — Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has said that portraying Lord Rama in the upcoming cinematic epic “Ramayana” is not merely a role but a profound responsibility, admitting that his first reaction to the offer was one of fear and self-doubt.
Kapoor opened up about his journey of preparing for the iconic part during a Diwali special episode of the popular quiz reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
Reflecting on his initial apprehensions, Kapoor told 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.”
The actor revealed that his early anxiety soon transformed into deep gratitude for the opportunity. “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 that I got the opportunity to become a better human being, to understand the Ramayana more deeply, and to work with all these beautiful people,” he shared.
Kapoor also touched upon the personal significance of this phase, noting that the arrival of his daughter Raha coincided with his preparation for the role, which he described as a blessing that helped him grow as a person.
Concluding his heartfelt thoughts on imbibing the values of the epic, the actor 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.”
–IANS
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Publish Date: 2026-10-26 15:34:00
