Actress Nikita Rawal has apparently joined this ongoing sort of talk around Ranbir Kapoor being cast as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. In a recent interview, she mentioned that people who take up roles of such revered religious figures should be a bit careful, like, with the feelings and the trust of millions of people. She also brought up Ranbir Kapoor’s earlier remark about eating beef and said she thinks he should respond properly to it and apologize if that statement ended up hurting the sentiments of others.
Nikita Rawal Urges Ranbir Kapoor To Apologise Over Old Beef Remark Before Ramayana Release
During the interview, Nikita Rawal said that Lord Ram is, honestly, much more than a mythological figure and that he is deeply respected by millions of Hindus, like in a very real way. Talking about Ranbir Kapoor’s old beef remark, she added that the actor should deal with that issue first before playing such an important religious character; otherwise, it just doesn’t feel right. Nikita feels that if his comment did hurt people’s sentiments, then a public apology would help clear the air.
Actress Says Portraying Lord Ram Carries Responsibility Beyond Performance And Stardom
Nikita Rawal also said something like, films can really leave a strong mark on people, and actors who take on respected roles, like Lord Ram, should stay aware of the feelings tied to those parts. For her, it is not only about doing a great performance but more about honoring the faith and the sentiments of millions of people. She also thinks that public figures need to be careful about how their earlier statements might get understood later, especially when they are picked to portray iconic religious characters on screen.
#BoycottRanbirKapoor Campaign Gains Attention As Debate Over Ramayana Casting Continues
Nikita Rawal said she will keep her #BoycottRanbirKapoor campaign going until Ranbir Kapoor publicly responds to the controversy and apologizes for the old remark. She also asked people who agree with her to back the campaign in a show of solidarity. Her comments have, kind of, once again kicked off a fresh debate on social media.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Old Interview Resurfaces Amid Renewed Discussion Around The Upcoming Epic
The whole debate around Ramayana kind of goes back to an older interview where Ranbir Kapoor said he was “a big beef guy.” And because he was later announced as Lord Ram, that bit keeps showing up again and again on social media, kind of reigniting those conversations about whether his casting makes sense.
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