Ramayana: Ramanand Sagar’s ‘Ramayana’ is still discussed today. Many years have passed since the serial came out, but its craze does not seem to be decreasing among the people. The characters of the serial are also discussed a lot and many interesting stories related to it are also heard. One such unheard story is about the casting of the character of Ravana. Arvind Trivedi played the role of Ravana in ‘Ramayana’, but the actor himself had revealed that everyone wanted Amrish Puri to be cast for the role of Ravana in the serial.
in the year 1987 ‘Ramayana’ It started on TV. Within a short time, this show got special recognition among the people, people started worshiping its characters as if they were gods. This show gave recognition to many artists, including the one who played the character of Ravana. Arvind Trivedi Name of is also included. However, Arvind had auditioned not for the role of Ravana but for the role of a boatman, but Ramanand Sagar selected him for Ravana.
Why was Arvind cast?
While talking about the show in an old interview, Arvind Trivedi had revealed that when he came to know about this show, he came from Gujarat to Mumbai to audition. He told that everyone in the show wanted Amrish Puri to be cast for the role of Ravana. But, when he left after giving the audition, seeing his body language and attitude, Ramanand Sagar said that I have found my Ravana. However, Arun Govil had also admitted in an interview that everyone had told Ramanand Sagar that Amrish Puri Completely fit for this character.
Wanted to cast Amrish Puri for Ravana
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It took 5 hours to get ready
However, later this decision of Ramanand Sagar proved to be successful and Arvind created a special place in the hearts of people with his powerful voice and acting and made the character brilliant. While talking during the shooting, the actor had said that it was very difficult for him to play this character. He had said that it took him 5 hours to prepare for the role of Ravana. He had to wear a crown, which weighed 10 kg. Apart from this, she had to carry the rest of the costume and jewellery.
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