Ashutosh Rana revealed he was initially considered for Lord Rama’s role in ‘Ramayana,’ emphasizing destiny and patience. He now sees himself portraying Raavana in life’s play, highlighting the importance of focusing on virtues rather than dwelling on self. Surabhi Das joins the cast as Urmila, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.
🎭 What Ashutosh Rana Said
Ashutosh Rana expressed genuine gratitude for fan confidence in his ability to portray Lord Ram but did not confirm any formal involvement in the project. (turn0search0)
He emphasized the role of destiny and timing, stating:
“Mera manna hai ki jo cheez aapke prarambh mein… bhagwan ne likhi hogi, woh apne aap pahunch jaati hai. Aap dhairyapurvak pratiksha kijiye.”
(He believes whatever is destined will reach you—just wait patiently.) (turn0search9)
🧱 Why Fans Want Him as Ram
Rana’s spellbinding portrayal of Ravan in his theatrical production Humare Ram, coupled with his depth as an interpreter of Hindu mythological themes, has made fans envision him in the divine role of Ram.
In interviews, he said playing Ravan gave him space to spiritually connect with Ram, with fewer constraints than playing a revered avatar directly. (turn0search6), (turn0search1)
Rana’s scholarly work (he authored Ramrajya) and serious engagement with the epic have only strengthened his association with Ramayana lore. (turn0search4), (turn0search3)
🛑 On Ranbir Kapoor’s Casting as Ram
Ranbir Kapoor is the officially confirmed Lord Ram in the upcoming adaptation, with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic. (turn0search14), (turn0search1)
Voices like Mukesh Khanna (Arun Govil’s co-star) have questioned whether Ranbir Kapoor can embody the spiritual essence of Ram—warning against casting a “lampat chhichhora” for such a revered role. (turn0search10), (turn0reddit17)
Dipika Chikhlia, who portrayed Sita in the classic Ramanand Sagar TV Ramayan, remarked that Arun Govil will always be “Ram” for her generation, regardless of modern retellings. (turn0news12)
🧩 Layers Beyond Casting
Rana highlighted that mythology demands authenticity—from costume and dialogue to body language—and that audiences prioritize seeing the character over the actor. This is a lesson drawn from the backlash against previous adaptations like Adipurush. (turn0search11)
On Humare Ram: Rana explained that playing Ravan was not about hero or villain but understanding the energy and conviction behind the character’s actions—a nuance he said is essential in any portrayal of mythological figures. (turn0search7)
✅ Bottom Line
While Ashutosh Rana’s admiration for Lord Ram and his theatrical pedigree make him a popular fan choice, he remains poised and patient—trusting in destiny rather than speculation. With this epic adaptation firmly casting Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Rana’s participation remains hypothetical unless destiny and script align.
