Archive · 15 Aug 2026
OG Lakshman Sunil Lahri Questions Kapoor's Innocence, Gen Z Labels
Sunil Lahri is a famous Indian actor who played Lakshman, the brother of Lord Ram, in a very popular old TV show called Ramayan.
A new movie called Ramayana is being made about the same story.
A popular actor named Ranbir Kapoor is going to play Lord Ram in that movie.
Sunil Lahri watched him and said he looks okay, but not innocent enough for the role.
Lord Ram is known for being a gentle and pure-hearted hero.
Lahri also made a new video where he talked about labels like 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha.'
He thinks these labels might make young people in India feel separated from their own culture and traditions.
He wants young people to stay connected to old stories like Ramayana.
His comments have started a debate among people.
Some people agree with him, and others disagree.
Veteran actor Sunil Lahri, known for his role as Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic Ramayan, has sparked a debate about how younger generations are identified and educated.
Lahri commented on Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Hindu mythological epic, Ramayana.
Lahri said that while Ranbir Kapoor looked 'ok,' he lacked the 'innocence' needed for the role of Lord Ram.
In a new video, Lahri questioned the widespread use of terms like 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha.'
Lahri suggested that such generational labels could alienate young Indians from their cultural roots.
- Who
- Sunil Lahri, veteran actor who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, commenting on Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film.
- What
- Lahri said Ranbir Kapoor looked 'ok' but lacked the 'innocence' needed for Lord Ram's role, and questioned 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha' labels as potentially alienating young Indians from their cultural roots.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated; the discussion centers on Indian cinema and cultural identity.
- Why
- Lahri believes the role of Lord Ram requires innocence and that generational labels could disconnect young Indians from their cultural roots.
- Actor Commenting
- Sunil Lahri, known as 'OG Lakshman' from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan
- Subject of Comment
- Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram
- Film
- Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Hindu mythological epic
- Lahri's Verdict
- Ranbir Kapoor looked 'ok' but lacked the 'innocence' needed for Lord Ram
- New Video Topic
- Questioning the widespread use of 'Gen Z' and 'Gen Alpha' labels
- Lahri's Concern
- Labels could alienate young Indians from their cultural roots
- Associated Series
- Ramayan, the iconic Ramanand Sagar television series