Nitish Bharadwaj withdraws praise for Ramayana after watching the film

Actor Nitish Bharadwaj has withdrawn his earlier praise for Ramayana after watching the film.

Bharadwaj, known for playing Lord Krishna in the television series Mahabharat, had praised the film’s trailer and predicted it would win an Oscar.

He objects to its portrayal of Ravan as a liberal and socially just figure, saying this changes the moral framework of the Ramayana.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

Bharadwaj says visual effects cannot replace the epic’s spiritual depth and core values.

He also questioned whether the film should represent Indian cinema internationally, arguing that it misrepresents India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

His latest comments reverse his earlier public support for the film.