Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, hit the big screen on November 5. Ranbir plays dual roles as Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram. In a key scene, Parshuram confronts Rama for breaking Lord Shiva’s bow. Ranbir said, "I knew that this isn't just a role; it is a big responsibility."
Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, hit the big screen on November 5. Ranbir plays dual roles: Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram. What happens when they cross paths in the epic? Let's find out.
Ramayana: Part 1 has finally hit theatres. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in lead roles, the mythological epic has received positive feedback so far. It has been directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Amid the ongoing hype, it's been confirmed that Ranbir plays dual roles in the timeless epic. Ranbir not only portrays Lord Rama, he is also seen as Lord Parshuram. A scene in this project features Rama and Parshuram together. What's the scene all about? What happens Rama meets Parshuram? Read on to know.
Ramayana: Part 1's Lord Parshuram scene decoded
The scene featuring Lord Parshuram (Ranbir Kapoor) comes in the first half of Ramayana. Lord Rama along with his father King Dasharatha (Arun Govil) and their family meet a warrior holding an axe on the way during a wedding procession. The warrior is introduced as Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
When Lord Parshuram is asked about his presence at vivah samaroh, he tells King Dasharatha that he is not interested in it. Instead, he wants to know about the person who dared to break Lord Shiva's dhanush. That is when Ranbir as Lord Rama comes forward. Parshuram says that Rama only had the permission to lift the dhanush and not break it. For the same, he says Lord Rama will be punished At this point, Ravie Dubey as Lord Lakshman states that his brother's intention wasn't to break it and questions Parshuram's aggression.
What happens next? Well, Parshuram eventually realises who Lord Rama really is and seeks forgiveness. He later hands him Lord Vishnu's dhanush. This scene is one of the major highlights of the movie.
Ranbir Kapoor on portraying Lord Rama
Meanwhile, on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, Ranbir opened up about portraying Lord Rama in Ramayana: Part 1. The actor said he knew playing this character was a big responsibility.
"When this role was offered to me, I knew that this isn't just a role; it is a big responsibility. My first instinct was fear, that if I am qualified enough to play this role? Whether I will be able to do this role? The faith of crores of people is linked to Lord Shri Ram. But very soon this fear turned into gratitude," he said.
Talking about the film, it boasts an ensemble star cast including Indira Krishnan, Vivek Oberoi, Sheeba Chaddha, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Ravie Dubey, Shobana, Arun Govil, and others. Both parts of this greatest epic are mounted on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The next installment, Ramayana: Part 2, will be released theatrically on Diwali 2028.