Oct 12, 2026 10:30am IST
‘Ramayana’ Actor Ravie Dubey: ‘I Am Fully Aware Of The Responsibility of Playing Lord Lakshman’ (EXCLUSIVE)
This Diwali, all eyes are on "Ramayana," starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. Television heartthrob Ravie Dubey plays Lord Lakshman in the film. And while the main cast's looks received a mixed response, Dubey's look was praised unanimously. He tells Variety India, "I am deeply grateful. Whatever love and appreciation has come my way after the trailer, I accept it with a bowed head. I hope and pray every day that I have tapped into the sincerity that the character demands."
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He further says that he hopes he has approached the character with honesty throughout filming and it translates on screen. Dubey highlights that he is acutely conscious of the sentimental value of the character, saying, "I am fully aware of the responsibility that comes with portraying someone who has lived in the consciousness and hearts of people for thousands of years. It seldom happens in an actor’s life that perhaps, the greatest opportunity of his career so far, is also one of the greatest honors of his life. That is what this is for me."
Dubey, a part of big TV shows like "12/14 Karol Bagh," "Saas Bina Sasural," and "Jamai Raja,” and is also a prolific producer of serials.
"Ramayana" marks his big foray into Hindi films. He says, "I approach this film with gratitude, love, sincerity and a tremendous sense of responsibility. And all of us are incredibly excited and humbled by the love the trailer is receiving from across the world."
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