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Mukesh Khanna Criticises Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Film for Creative Liberties
✍️ NDTV
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:47 AM
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Actor Mukesh Khanna has publicly denounced Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana film, saying it treats the epic with the same creative freedom as the Baahubali franchise, which he finds unacceptable.
Mukesh Khanna, best known for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the 1980s television series, has taken to social media to voice his disapproval of Ranbir Kapoor’s recent film adaptation of the Ramayana. The actor expressed that the film treats the ancient epic with the same creative liberties that were applied to the Baahubali franchise, a comparison he finds inappropriate.
In his statement, Khanna highlighted that the Ramayana is a revered text and should be approached with reverence rather than cinematic reinterpretation. He criticized the film for deviating from the original narrative, arguing that such departures undermine the cultural significance of the story.
Khanna’s comments have sparked a debate among fans and critics about the balance between artistic freedom and fidelity to source material in Indian cinema. While some applaud the attempt to bring the epic to a modern audience, others echo Khanna’s concerns about preserving the sanctity of the Ramayana.
The film, directed by a prominent filmmaker and starring Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, aims to present a fresh visual take on the classic tale. However, Khanna’s remarks underscore the sensitivity surrounding adaptations of religious and mythological texts in India.
In his statement, Khanna highlighted that the Ramayana is a revered text and should be approached with reverence rather than cinematic reinterpretation. He criticized the film for deviating from the original narrative, arguing that such departures undermine the cultural significance of the story.
Khanna’s comments have sparked a debate among fans and critics about the balance between artistic freedom and fidelity to source material in Indian cinema. While some applaud the attempt to bring the epic to a modern audience, others echo Khanna’s concerns about preserving the sanctity of the Ramayana.
The film, directed by a prominent filmmaker and starring Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, aims to present a fresh visual take on the classic tale. However, Khanna’s remarks underscore the sensitivity surrounding adaptations of religious and mythological texts in India.