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Varun Grover Criticizes 'Ramayan' TV Cast for 'Entitlement' Over New Film
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What Happened?
Varun Grover has criticized the cast of Ramanand Sagar’s 'Ramayan' for their entitled reactions to Nitesh Tiwari’s film 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'. His comments follow mixed reviews from the original show's stars.
Key points
- Varun Grover criticized the original cast's entitlement regarding the new film.
- Dipika Chikhlia initially expressed doubts about Sai Pallavi's casting as Sita.
- Chikhlia later praised the film's success, noting it earned 900-1000 crore in its first few days.
- Sunil Lahri provided a mixed review, praising visuals but criticizing the portrayal of divine elements.
- The film 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' was released on November 5, 2026.
Key insights
- Grover's comments may influence public perception of the original cast's authority.
- Chikhlia's change in tone reflects the film's commercial success and audience acceptance.
- Lahri's mixed review indicates a divide in expectations between original and new adaptations.
Why it matters
The reactions from the original cast highlight the ongoing cultural significance of the Ramayana in Indian cinema.
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Varun Grover· PersonRamayan· EventRanbir Kapoor· PersonYash· PersonDipika Chikhlia· PersonSunil Lahri· PersonNitesh Tiwari· PersonSai Pallavi· PersonRamanand Sagar· PersonRamayana: Rise of a Legend· EventDoordarshan· Organization
Source
Times of India
