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Mukesh Chhabra shared insights on casting for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He clarified he wasn’t involved in casting Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The casting aimed for distinct looks to differentiate Rama’s world. Chhabra hopes Ramayana wins an Oscar. The film, produced by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Casting director Mukesh Chhabra<\/a> recently spoke about his involvement in the much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana. While sharing some behind-the-scenes insights into the casting process, he also addressed a popular question about who chose Ranbir Kapoor<\/a> for the role of Lord Rama. <\/p>\n

Casting for Ramayana
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When asked about his experience casting characters for Nitesh Tiwari<\/a>\u2019s Ramayana, Mukesh told Bollywood Bubble that the challenge was to show a clear difference between the faces representing Lord Rama\u2019s world and the other world. He aimed to capture distinct qualities in the actors\u2019 appearances to reflect the nature of each world. Additionally, he noted that the actors chosen for Rama\u2019s world spoke Hindi very well, matching the tone and essence required for that realm.<\/p>\n

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He further explained that the casting brief was very clear about the characters\u2019 expressions. For example, Lakshman and Bharat were meant to have a calm demeanor, while other characters were expected to show more anger or emotion. This detailed character guidance helped shape the casting decisions.<\/p>\n

Ranbir Kapoor\u2019s role as Lord Rama
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Mukesh clarified that he was not involved in casting Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, as that decision had been made before his involvement. He noted that Ramayana is a huge project requiring a major star, but he was part of other casting discussions for the film.<\/p>\n

Aspires to win Oscar
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Mukesh Chhabra expressed his hope that Ramayana could win an Oscar, impressed by the film’s large-scale collaboration. He mentioned that he is increasingly amazed by the project and prays for divine blessings to make such a magical achievement possible, believing that with God’s grace, anything can happen.<\/p>\n

About Ramayana
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Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated films, produced by Namit Malhotra and featuring stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi<\/a>, and Yash<\/a>. With its grand scale and star-studded cast, the movie aims to bring India\u2019s greatest and most sacred mythological epic to life in a captivating way, promising a cinematic spectacle unlike anything seen before. Filming is underway on massive sets in the city, with the project planned as a two-part series. The first installment is scheduled for release during Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in Diwali 2027.<\/div>\n