A star known for his pan-India appeal powerful screen presence and strong mythological aura was once considered to don the bow and crown. Talks had reached advanced stages but destiny had other plans. This casting twist changed the entire trajectory of Nitesh Tiwari’s vision of Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor now stepping into the shoes of Maryada Purushottam Rama. Who is this actor? Here we are talking about renowned actor Ashutosh Rana who is best known for his impeccable performances. In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble Ashutosh Rana talked about losing the role of Rama in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana and said that he believes in destiny and patience. What did Ashutosh Rana say? Ashutosh Rana said “I personally believe that whatever is in your beginning whatever God has written in your destiny it reaches you automatically. You just sit in one place and wait patiently. If the waiting and patience are being done at the right place then it bears fruit.” What would’ve been different if Ashutosh Rana became Lord Rama? The actor further said while talking about his play. He said “So I believe what do you think? I believe that we have a play and I am playing the character of Ravana in the play Humare Ram. You think about your enemys name more than your friends. So you become like the one whom you think about in your mind. So if we were playing the character of Rama then Ram Ji would not have been thinking about himself? And if he had thought about himself then how would we call him Maryada Purushottam?” For the unversed Ashutosh Rana’s play Humare Ram is a powerful solo performance that explores the character of Lord Ram from a contemporary lens. Written by Daya Prakash Sinha the play goes beyond mythology to reflect on Ram’s human emotions dilemmas and values. Through poetic monologues and intense expressions Rana is playing the role of Lanka Naresh Ravana making it relatable for today’s audience. The play has been praised for its thought-provoking narrative and Ashutosh Rana’s commanding stage presence and powerful delivery. More about Humare Ram Ashutosh Rana’s acclaimed solo play Humare Ram has been performed at several prestigious venues across India with notable shows taking place in cities like Delhi Mumbai Lucknow and Bhopal. The play has also been showcased during cultural festivals and literary events often organized by Sahitya Akademi and theatre groups which is now scheduled for Surat in the beginning of August.