Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Tuesday he went to New York for the next conferenceRamayanaFilm promos ahead of ‘Rama’ first look launch. Kapoor kicked off the event at a NYC theater with the song “Jai Shri Ram” before taking the stage with director Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra. Dressed in all white, the actor got candid about taking on the role of a lifetime to play Lord Rama in the epic. When asked about the preparation for his role, RK shared, “I think the preparation for me started the day I watched Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayana’. It is so etched in our consciousness and so ingrained in us that we are so proud of the story and the journey of Lord Rama.”Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up to play Lord RamaTalking about stepping into the role, Kapoor said, “When I got the chance to essay her, of course there is a lot of preparation, it’s not just physical, it’s emotional and spiritual. It’s about understanding and being very truthful.” He went on to quote producer Namit Malhotra, who said, “‘Lord Rama has been loved by billions around the world for centuries and will continue to be so long after we’re gone.’ I have a lot of love and respect for this part and the story of the Ramayana, so when you have that in mind, everything falls into place.“Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he rejected his first ‘Ramayana’ role The actor also shared that he initially rejected the role of Lord Rama. Recalling her doubts, she said, “I remember when Namit offered me this part about 4 years ago, my immediate reaction was ‘No’, I’m not fit enough, not good enough and I wouldn’t be able to do it full justice.”Ranbir Kapoor to play Lord Ram after becoming a fatherHowever, reflecting on the coincidence of the film offer and the happy news of Raha Kapoor becoming a father to a daughter, “that fear quickly turned into gratitude that such opportunities were much needed in my life. I was in a period of my life where I had to change my life and lifestyle. I became a father for the first time. I think the sweet coincidence of playing Mr. Ram and being a father was necessary for a turning point in my life.“Namit Malhotra teases the grandeur of ‘Ramayana’At the event, Namit, who is handling the film’s visual effects, said, “‘Ramayana’ has the scale of ‘Lord of the Rings’, creature work on par with ‘Avatar’ and the humanity and emotion of ‘Gladiator’.”The NYC event began with chants to Lord Ram, and the audience and the Ramayana team chanted “Jai Sri Ram!”The US leg of the promotions is part of the team’s global rollout of ‘Ramayana’. The stars will debut the first look of the film on Thursday, April 2 Hanuman Jayanti.
