Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming mythological epic, Ramayana Part 1, recently revealed that he underwent 18 months of training for archery to play Lord Rama.
Ranbir Kapoor reveals he got archery training from an Indian olympian
Ranbir said, "Lord Rama was a great archer. So, about a year and a half before we started filming, I worked with an Indian Olympian on the right technique. I was in New York for some time and I also took some classes."
He added, "The deeper part, however, was to understand the essence of who Lord Rama is. You can read as much as you want and see different interpretations, but eventually, what soul are you putting into the character?
Ranbir continued saying that an Indian Olympian archer trainer him to get the right technique.
Ranbir Kapoor on Preparing for Lord Rama:✨🏹 "I took training from an Indian Olympian archer for a year and a half to get the technique right but that's all superficial stuff you get to do as an actor. The real challenge is understanding the essence of who Lord Rama is and what soul you bring to the character, because eventually, the soul is yours."
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Ranbir said, "I took training from an Indian Olympian archer for a year and a half to get the technique right but that's all superficial stuff you get to do as an actor."
"The real challenge is understanding the essence of who Lord Rama is and what soul you bring to the character, because eventually, the soul is yours," he went on to state.
About the movie: Ramayana has been directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The movie is set to hit the theatres on November 5, 2026.
The movie will also star Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, Ravie Dubey as Laxman and Yash as Ravana. Ramayana has been made on a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore.
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FAQs
What is the plot of Ramayana Part 1?
The first installment covers the early years of Lord Rama in Ayodhya, his training and battles against demons like Tataka, winning Sita’s hand in marriage in Mithila, the royal intrigue leading to his 14-year exile and builds up to the pivotal moment of Sita’s abduction by Ravana.
How many parts will Ramayana Part 1 be?
The epic is structured as a two-part saga, with Ramayana: Part 2 scheduled for a Diwali 2027 release.
Who composed the music of Ramayana?
The score and music feature contributions from Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.