Nitish Bharadwaj withdraws praise for Ramayana Part 1; says he is “deeply upset and disappointed” with Ranbir Kapoor starrer
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The star, who had earlier predicted an Oscar win for the movie, has now criticised and questioned its representation of Indian cultural heritage.
Adding to this, In his post, Nitish emphasised that the Ramayana is deeply embedded in India's civilizational and spiritual consciousness and that its characters cannot be redefined casually. Expressing his reservations about the movie's interpretation, he wrote, “By presenting Ravan as an exceptionally liberal, socially just and fair figure, the movie, in my view, alters the moral framework of the Ramayan and undermines the very purpose of avataar.”
Meanwhile, The star further explained that the purpose of Lord Ram's incarnation was to uphold Dharma, tradition and Maryada. He maintained that the movie's representation of the epic should remain mindful of the values and philosophical significance associated with its characters.
Notably, One of the most significant aspects of his latest post was his decision to withdraw his earlier appreciation of the project. Expressing his disappointment in no uncertain terms, Nitish wrote, “I am deeply upset and disappointed with this movie. I withdraw my earlier post about it. I cannot find a single good word to say about it.” He also criticised the movie's reliance on visual effects, adding, “A spectacle of VFX can never substitute for the core values, philosophical depth and spiritual essence of this Mahakavya.”
As per the latest buzz, Nitish also questioned whether the movie deserved to represent Indian cinema on the international stage, stating that, in his opinion, its narrative misrepresents India's history, heritage and core spiritual values. He concluded by emphasising the need for responsible representation of the country's cultural legacy.
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On top of that, Interestingly, the star's latest comments mark a significant departure from his earlier reaction to Ramayana . Following the rollout of the movie's trailer a few months ago, Nitish had taken to social media to praise the scale of the project and its technical ambition. He had even predicted, “100% Oscar for Best Foreign Movie,” while congratulating producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari.
In the same post, he had lauded the production design and cinematography, acknowledged Hans Zimmer's collaboration with Indian cinema and welcomed Yash to global cinema. He had also expressed confidence in Ranbir Kapoor's acting abilities while urging the star to take responsibility for representing India's heritage and cultural values through his choice of roles. At the time, Nitish had expressed his desire to watch the movie multiple times.
Source: Bollywood Hungama