Screen Ravanas who left a lasting impact: From NT Rama Rao, Arvind Trivedi, Akhilendra Mishra, Nitikin Dheer, Saif Ali Khan to Yash next
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From filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke ’s Lanka Dahan (1917) to Nitesh Tiwari ’s soon-to-release magnum opus two-part Ramayana, several films and TV shows on Shri Ram have been made, and one character who has outperformed and remained in audience memory has been that of the actors playing Lankapati Ravana.
Adding to this, (Clockwise from top left) Nikitin Dheer, Arvind Trivedi, Yash, NT Rama Rao, Rajniesh Duggal, Saif Ali Khan and Akhilendra Mishra in the role of Ravana From NT Rama Rao to TV’s OG Ravana played by Arvind Trivedi, many actors have essayed the role on screen and brought their own charm to it. Ahead of Dussehra , as we celebrate the victory over evil, we bring you some popular actors and the roles they played Ravana on screen.
Meanwhile, NT Rama Rao , Bhookailas (1958) and Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Notably, One of the biggest icons of cinema, NT Rama Rao is probably the only star who played the roles of Shri Ram and Ravana on the big screen. In Lava Kusha (1963), he played Shri Ram, but prior to that he essayed the role of Ravana in Bhookailas (1958) and Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961). Interestingly, he played the role of Shri Krishna in a record 17 films.
As per the latest buzz, Ramanand Sagar’s cult TV show Ramayana , starring Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhlia in leading roles, saw star Arvind Trivedi playing the role of Ravana. The star became a household name for playing the role and is dubbed the OG Ravana on TV. Later, he was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, from Sabarkantha, Gujarat.
In further updates, The star played the role in Anand Sagar’s 2008 Ramayan , where Gurmeet Singh and Debina Bonerjee played Ram-Sita. It is shared that initially Mishra was signed to play the role for six months and had even shot the killing scene and wrapped up his portion, but due to the huge response to the show, the shoot was extended further.
On top of that, Star Narendra Jha essayed the role of Lankapati in the TV serial titled Ravana , which aired from November 2006 and continued for over two years. This remains one of the most popular works of the late star.
Arya Babbar , Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman (2017)
Source: Hindustan Times