Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed that he delayed his dubbing session for the recently released film Ramayana: Part 1 after being taken aback by the intensity of a specific action sequence. Kher, who provides the voice for the character Jatayu, was initially scheduled to begin recording on the same day he viewed a nine-minute preview of the film.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Kher explained that after watching the battle sequence where Jatayu attempts to rescue Sita from Raavana, he decided he was not prepared to record his lines immediately. He opted to return the following day to better align his performance with the gravity of the scene. The actor noted that while he typically completes dubbing for such sequences in under 20 minutes, the 10 to 12 lines assigned to Jatayu required a more nuanced approach, particularly to convey the character's emotions during his final interaction with Lord Rama.
Kher also addressed earlier speculation regarding the casting of his role, mentioning he was aware of rumours that Amitabh Bachchan might voice the character. He stated that producer Namit Malhotra approached him for the project between April and May of last year, at which point he agreed to the role after reviewing the production’s visual quality.
Key facts
- Ramayana: Part 1 released in theatres on November 5.
- Director Nitesh Tiwari stated the battle between Raavana and Jatayu took six and a half years to create.
- Designing the Pushpak Vimaan required nearly two years and involved reviewing 40 to 50 different versions.
- The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavana, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
- The production is a two-part project, with the second installment scheduled for release in 2028.
Why it matters
The technical and emotional detail involved in the production underscores the scale of the adaptation. With the first part currently in theatres, the success and reception of these elaborate sequences are expected to set the tone for the highly anticipated conclusion in 2028.
Background
Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of the epic is produced by Namit Malhotra. The battle sequence underwent significant revisions during production because the fight choreography originally relied on an earlier design of Raavana’s Pushpak Vimaan, which had to be reworked during the lengthy development process.
Source: Times of India, Indian Express
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