Ranbir Kapoor reveals why he said 'No' to Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana and what changed his mind
PTC News April 01, 2026 09:39 PM

Ranbir Kapoor is all set to reprise the role of Lord Rama in Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor who has a remarkable history of portraying every character with his heart, have made fans even more excited for his upcoming character as 'Lord Rama'. 

But did you know that Ranbir Kapor was hesitant to accept the role at first? Yes, Ranbir Kapoor recently revealed about the same at the film's first glimpses in Los Angeles. During the event, he stated, "I remember when Namit offered me this part around 4 years ago, my instant reaction was ‘No’, I'm not fit enough, not good enough, and I won't be able to do full justice."

Ranbir said 'No' to Ramayana because...

For Ranbir, stepping into the shoes of Lord Ram wasn’t just another acting opportunity it was a huge responsibility. The character represents an ideal figure deeply rooted in faith, culture, and morality. He felt he wasn’t “fit enough” or “good enough” to do justice to such a revered role. The pressure of portraying a figure worshipped by millions made him question whether he could live up to expectations.

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