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In a delightful intersection of his professional and personal life, Ranbir Kapoor has revealed how his latest cinematic venture is becoming a part of his daughter Raha’s childhood. The actor, who is set to play Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, recently shared that he has been narrating the epic’s stories to his three-year-old daughter at home. During a media interaction at a recent event in Los Angeles, where the film’s teaser was showcased to an exclusive audience, Ranbir spoke fondly about the curiosity of his little one. He shared that Raha is deeply engaged with the tales he tells her. According to him, Raha often asks him sweet questions about his workday, such as, “Did you shoot with Lord Hanuman today? Or Sita today? What did you do today?

For Ranbir, the timing of this role feels like a blessing. He told AP, “I was extremely blessed to have this opportunity that coincided with me becoming a father.” He mentioned that seeing a child as young as Raha show such interest proves how deeply these cultural stories are embedded in our subconscious. He added, “The culture is so seeped into our subconscious that it comes very naturally, the love and interest come very naturally to us.

Interestingly, Ranbir disclosed that he had initially turned down the role because he did not feel prepared to play Lord Rama. However, the birth of Raha shifted his perspective, leading him to eventually embrace the project. In a further surprise for fans, Ranbir confirmed he will be playing a double role in the film, playing both Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram.

Produced by Namit Malhotra with a reported budget of Rs 4,000 crore, Ramayana is touted as the most expensive Indian film ever made. The star-studded cast includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Ramayana Part One hitting theatres in October 2026, with the second part scheduled for 2027.

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is enjoying a dream run at the box office, breaking records and drawing massive crowds. Amid all the buzz, veteran actor Paresh Rawal shared that he couldn’t help but wish he had been part of the franchise. Speaking to PTI, he praised the film’s scale and impact, calling it much more than just a movie.

Talking about both installments, Paresh said, “Dekhi, Dhurandhar 1 and 2 dekhi, part 1 do baar dekhi, dusri ek baar dekhi, vapas dekhne jaana hai. Mujhe hona chahiye tha ismein (I have watched both parts, watched part 1 twice and part 2 once, and I want to watch it again. I should have been a part of the film).” He went on to add, “I liked Dhurandhar a lot; it’s not just a film but a saga. For the first time, I felt I should have been part of it. Zindagi main pehli baar mujhe laga main hota ismein toh maza aata (For the first time in my life, I felt that it would have been fun if I had been in it).”

Paresh, who previously played NSA Govind Bhardwaj in Uri: The Surgical Strike, a role inspired by Ajit Doval, also spoke about the comparisons with R. Madhavan’s character in Dhurandhar. He said it was fascinating to see two different takes on a similar personality. Earlier, reacting to a social media post comparing the roles, he joked, “Yes didn’t smoke but only broke the phones (laughter emoji).

The spy thriller franchise, led by Ranveer Singh, follows an Indian agent infiltrating the gangs of Lyari to dismantle a dangerous terror network. Featuring a strong ensemble including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and others, the films have set new benchmarks at the box office. While the first part earned Rs1,300 crore worldwide, the sequel crossed that in just three weeks, going beyond Rs1,500 crore globally and outperforming several major blockbusters.

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