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Who is Bharata in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana? This National Award winner will play role of Ranbir Kapoor's younger brother, his name is...
The first part of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will release on Diwali 2026. In the teaser, Ranbir Kapoor appears as Shri Rama, Yash as 'Lanka Naresh' Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravie Dubey as Laxman. Now, another name has been revealed who will be essaying as Bharata. Who is this actor? Here we are talking about Adinath Kothare, a celebrated Marathi actor and National Award-winning filmmaker, who has been cast as Bharata, Lord Shri Rama's brother in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film, 'Ramayana'. Kothare expressed his gratitude for being part of what he describes as 'one of the most well-planned cinema on Indian soil,' highlighting the film's meticulous approach to storytelling and production. During a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, Kothare said, 'It's a blessing. It's the biggest film made on Indian soil. It's also one of the biggest films made globally today. To be a part of it, I am truly indebted to Mukesh Chhabra. He is the man who cast me and, of course, Nitesh sir for choosing me for the character of Bharat. And also Namit Malhotra sir, who believed in me and entrusted me with such a big responsibility of such an important character.' Bharat is one of the brothers of Lord Ram. 'It's one of the most well-planned cinemas' Addinath further said, 'It's one of the most well-planned cinemas on Indian soil, I think. We are fortunate enough to witness this from close quarters. And I am really fortunate to have got this opportunity in such a big film, not just as an actor, filmmaker, human being, but just to get to witness this humongous scale of film production. No film school can teach you this.' More about Adinath Kothare Adinath Kothare is a prominent figure in Marathi cinema and a filmmaker who has won a National Award. His notable films include 'Avatarachi Gosht', 'Paani', 'Neelkanth Master', and 'Chandramukhi'. He made his film debut as a child artist in 'Majha Chakula', which came out in 1994. For his work on the film Paani (2024), he was honored with the National Award for Best Film on Environmental Protection, receiving widespread acclaim both at the box office and from critics. He was last seen in Netflix's series 'The Royals' opposite actors Ishaan Khattar and Bhumi Pednekar.
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21-07-2025
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Rajshri Entertainment's 'Paani' makes a splash with 25 Awards, crowned Best Film of the Year
Directed by Adinath Kothare, 'Paani' is inspired by the life of Hanumant Kendre, known as the 'Jaldoot' (water messenger) of Marathwada read more Rajshri Entertainment has made a remarkable entry into the Marathi film industry with its debut production, 'Paani'. Collaborating with Purple Pebble Pictures and Kothare Vision Pvt. Ltd., Rajshri Entertainment has already etched its name in history with this critically acclaimed film. Directed by Adinath Kothare, 'Paani' is inspired by the life of Hanumant Kendre, known as the 'Jaldoot' (water messenger) of Marathwada. More than just a biopic, the film delivers a powerful and poignant message about the importance of water conservation. 'Paani' has garnered an impressive 25 prestigious awards at both national and international levels, including top honors for Best Film and Best Director, solidifying its position as one of the most talked-about and lauded Marathi films of the year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A Cascade of Accolades Even before its theatrical release, 'Paani' received the 66th National Film Award for Best Feature Film on Environmental Conservation. Adinath Kothare was also honored with the Best Actor award at the New York Film Festival. The film continued its winning streak at various renowned award ceremonies like Filmfare Awards,Zee Chitra Gaurav Awards, Radio City Cine Awards Marathi, Ma. Ta. Sanman, and NDTV Marathi Awards. Director's Gratitude and Availability Expressing his gratitude, director Adinath Kothare stated, 'The credit for this success goes to the entire team and the audience. I am wholeheartedly thankful for the love showered upon us by the viewers. My sincere thanks also go to Neha Barjatya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dr. Madhu Chopra, and Siddharth Chopra, whose collaboration made all of this possible.' For those who missed the opportunity to watch 'Paani' in cinemas, the film is now available on Amazon Prime Video in both Marathi and Hindi. Despite its social theme, 'Paani' is lauded for its excellent blend of entertainment, music, and stellar performances. Stellar Cast and Crew Directed by Adinath Kothare, 'Paani' features a powerful star cast including Adinath Kothare, Rucha Vaidya, Subodh Bhave, Rajit Kapur, Kishore Kadam, Nitin Dixit, Sachin Goswami, Shripad Joshi, and Vikas Pandurang Patil. The story for the film was penned by Nitin Dixit and Adinath Kothare. The producers are Neha Barjatya, the late Rajat Barjatya, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Dr. Madhu Chopra, with Mahesh Kothare and Siddharth Chopra serving as co-producers.
