This actor rejected the role of Ravana's brother in Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana due to..., his name is...
This actor rejected the role of Ravana's brother in Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana due to..., his name is...
Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi-starrer Ramayana , is one of the most anticipated projects of 2026. Currently, in the production phase, the mythological epic boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and KGF star Yash will be seen as Ravana. Additionally, Sunny Deol, Kunal Kapoor and Lara Dutta will also play pivotal roles in the film.
Recently, a prominent Bollywood actor revealed that he was offered the role of Vibhishana, Raavan's brother, in Nitesh Tiwari's epic film. However, he declined the role due to various reasons. Scroll down to know the name of this actor who had to let go of this opportunity. This actor rejected the role of Vibhishana in Ramayana
In an interview with Lallantop, Jaideep Ahlawat, popular for his roles in Paatal Lok and Raazi, revealed that he was offered the role of Vibhishana in Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi-starrer. However, the actor turned down the offer due to scheduling conflicts.
'I was offered the role (of Vibhishana), but the timing didn't match. It required a specific schedule because Vibhishan's scenes needed to be with Raavana. I'm sure Raavana's dates were more important than mine. I think Yash from KGF is playing Raavana,' Jaideep said. Jaideep Ahlawat to work with Shah Rukh Khan in King
Jaideep who was last seen in Netflix's Jewel Thief , along with Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Kapoor, also revealed that he is a part of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming project, King.
Talking about his earlier interaction with SRK, the 45-year-old actor said, 'In all my interactions with him — in the five to seven times we've met — starting from Raees, where I shot with him for four to five days, and even after that, whenever we met, he always made me feel like I was the closest person to him. He's a wonderful human being. He has some amazing qualities. Every time I've met him, he's made me feel important,' he added. Apart from Jaideep and SRK, King will feature Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is expected to release in two parts- the first part to come out in 2026 and the second one in 2027.
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