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4 hours ago
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'Paatal Lok' actor Jaideep Ahlawat: 'Couldn't say no to Shah Rukh Khan for King, had to turn down Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana because...'
The actor said, 'SRK sir had been thinking about this for quite some time, as far as I know.' read more Jaideep Ahlawat confirmed in an interview with The Lallantop that he is a part of Shah Rukh Khan's King. The actor said, 'SRK sir had been thinking about this for quite some time, as far as I know.' He added, 'But Siddharth (Anand) bhai was a bit hesitant to offer it since it was a small role after Jewel Thief. But Khan saab being Khan saab, he said, 'I'll talk to him.' Now who could say no to him?). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Shah Rukh Khan 'I really like him. 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.' On rejecting Ramayana 'I was offered the role, but the timing didn't match. It required a specific schedule because Vibhishan's scenes need to be with Raavana. I'm sure Raavana's dates were more important than mine. I think Yash from KGF is playing Raavana.' Jaideep Ahlawat of Paatal Lok fame recently told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview that he got hundreds of scripts similar to his character on the show and a blend of Mirzapur too. The actor also revealed, 'A time comes when you need to do something and you get a good role. It gets out with people liking it but you still don't have work. After Raazi, I didn't have work. And you are like, 'what went wrong?' Everybody is praising it. Everybody is talking about the role.' Renowned for his versatility and the range of captivating performances, Jaideep Ahlawat is a force to reckon with by being one of the most groundbreaking actors we have in the Indian entertainment industry
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaideep Ahlawat confirms he turned down Vibhishana's role in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana due to clash with Yash's schedule: 'Raavan ki dates mujh se zyada important hogi'
has confirmed that he was indeed approached for a role in 's highly anticipated Ramayana, starring as Lord Rama. The Paatal Lok actor revealed in a recent interview that he was offered the role of Vibhishana, Raavana's righteous brother, but had to let go of the opportunity due to scheduling conflicts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an interview with The Lallantop, Jaideep shared that the role required him to shoot scenes with the actor playing Raavana, and the team was working with a tight and specific window of dates. 'Offer hua tha. Par timing match nahi ho rahi thi,' he said, explaining that the coordination required between Vibhishana and Raavana's parts was crucial. Jaideep added, 'I think Yash kar rahe hain, KGF waale.' He also mentioned that Raavana's schedule was likely prioritised, indicating that the team had to move ahead without him. 'I'm sure Raavan ki dates mujh se zyada important hogi,' he said. A stellar ensemble brings Ramayana to life Helmed by Dangal and Chhichhore director Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is being crafted as a two-part epic. The cast features some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, essays the role of Sita, and Yash, best known for his KGF franchise, takes on the powerful role of Raavana. 'Bhai goli mat maar dena': When Jaideep Ahlawat and Kamal Haasan almost got arrested in US will be seen as Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey steps into the role of Lakshman. Lara Dutta has been cast as Kaikeyi, and Rakul Preet Singh is set to portray the fiery Shurpanakha. Kajal Aggarwal rounds out the cast as Mandodari, the queen of Lanka. With a planned release in two parts, one in 2026 and the other in 2027, Ramayana is being developed on a massive scale and has already generated immense buzz for its casting, scale, and faithfulness to the epic narrative.
News18
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ramayana: Yash To Battle Kunal Kapoor In High-Stakes Action Scene As Raavana Vs Indra?
Ramayana, the much-anticipated mythological epic helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, is all set to bring together a cinematic spectacle like never before. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Raavana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and now Kunal Kapoor confirmed to play Lord Indra, the ensemble is one of the most star-studded line-ups in recent memory. And the latest buzz? A massive, high-intensity action sequence between Yash and Kunal that promises to be a visual game-changer. According to a report by ETimes, Kunal Kapoor and Yash will go head-to-head in a dramatic battle that unfolds after Raavana's intense penance grants him unmatched power. The showdown between Raavana and Lord Indra will mark a turning point in the film as the demon king launches an all-out assault on the heavens in his quest to dominate the three worlds—heaven, earth, and the underworld.
