Yash opens up about ‘compulsion’ to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’: ‘I have given something different’ | Hindi Movie News

Yash explains ‘compulsion’ to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’: ‘I have given a different take on it’

Advertising campaign for Nitesh Tiwari‘I’m really looking forward to it’Ramayana‘ premiered in the US over the weekend, the film’s cast and crew attended San Diego Comic-Con to discuss and select interviews. At the meeting, Yashwho plays Ravana, spoke candidly about stepping into a role that has been portrayed by countless actors over the years.

Yash admits to ‘compulsion’ while playing Ravana

In an interview with IGN, Yash joined the stars Ranbir Kapoordirector Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra. Talking about taking Ravana, he said, “We are a child, we have all heard this story. (It is) probably the first story I have heard. My grandfather used to tell me these stories. You have your thoughts and you have seen many people portray this in many ways. So what do you bring as an actor, and your understanding of the character was difficult. Fortunately, my director and the writers gave me the space to play this character in a different way.“Yash also admitted that the weight of previous shows adds pressure to his performance. He added, “If you know the character and everyone knows it, then it’s difficult. If it’s a new film where you’re telling a new story, whatever you’re doing, it will become a culture. But if people have an image of it because many people have played it in different ways, then it’s very difficult for an actor. They will love it.”

‘Legacy of Ramayana on screen

‘Ramayana’ remains one of the oldest plays in the world, having been adapted into movies, TV shows, and musicals countless times in India. Some of his best screen roles are the Telugu version NT Rama Rao in the 1960s and Arvind Trivedi’s performance in the 1988 television series.

More about Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is a two-part epic, which first hit theaters in November. Along with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the stars of the movie Sai Pallavi as Sita, along with Ravie Dubey, Sunny DeolRakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, and a large ensemble cast.