Ranbir Kapoor reveals that his daughter, Raha, visited the 'Ramayana' sets and shot a scene with Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey. Here's what he shared about her cameo.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleThe excitement for Namit Malhotra's Ramayana has been at an all-time high ahead of its Diwali 2026 release. The upcoming grand epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor as 'Lord Ram', Sai Pallavi as 'Sita', and Ravie Dubey as 'Lakshman', has stirred a buzz in India and beyond, with overwhelmingly positive first reactions about its grandeur and visuals.
As Indian fans await the film's theatrical release, Ranbir shared some interesting anecdotes from behind the scenes. The actor has revealed that his daughter, Raha Kapoor, has already been part of the film's journey in a rather adorable way.
In a recent conversation with BBC News India, Ranbir opened up about Raha's growing interest in the Hindu epic and how he and his wife, Alia Bhatt, have introduced her to the story through bedtime storytelling. The actor also revealed that his daughter is so familiar with the characters that she often asks him about the scenes he shoots.
Ranbir revealed that the three-and-a-half-year-old has not only visited the Ramayana sets several times, but has also shot a scene with Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey. He shared:
"Raha herself is so interested in the story of the Ramayana. Me and Alia (Bhatt), we always tell her stories. She has visited the sets many times. She has given a shot with Sai and Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) also. So, she's really been a part of this journey. I am so happy that this would be the first story that she will watch on screen because I would like her to watch it."
The actor also shared a cute little tidbit about how closely Raha follows the progress of the film. Recalling her curious questions, he said she often asks him, "Did you shoot with Hanuman today? Did you shoot with Sita today? What did you shoot today?"
The 44-year-old star added that seeing his three-and-a-half-year-old show such enthusiasm for the story says a lot about her growing interest in the epic. However, while the revelation has sparked curiosity about the youngest Kapoor heir's possible cameo, it remains unclear whether her shot will make it into the film's final theatrical cut.
During the same interaction, Ranbir also opened up about how fatherhood changed his perception of Lord Ram and the responsibility of portraying the revered character. The actor said the opportunity came at a time when he was already thinking about becoming a better person. He shared:
"I think it was just the self-intention to want to be a better person; it came at the right time in my life, coinciding with me becoming a father."
Speaking about his darling daughter, Ranbir has also revealed that he and Alia have another special celebration coming up along with the grand release. Just ahead of Diwali, Ranbir's 'diya,' Raha, will turn four on November 6, 2026, which makes the occasion even more meaningful for the actor.
This is the first time in the history of Indian cinema that the scale of production rivals Hollywood standards. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is reportedly produced on a massive budget of Rs. 4,000 crore (approximately USD 420 to 500 million), making it the most expensive film project ever made in India.
Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor as 'Lord Ram', Sai Pallavi as 'Goddess Sita', Yash as 'Ravana', Ravie Dubey as 'Lakshman', and Sunny Deol as 'Hanuman'. The ambitious project also features Arun Govil as 'King Dasharatha', Lara Dutta as 'Kaikeyi', Indira Krishnan as 'Kaushalya', Rakul Preet Singh as 'Surpanakha', and Kajal Aggarwal as 'Mandodari', among others.
This year's release will be the first instalment of a two-part adaptation. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, and the second part is expected to arrive during Diwali 2027.
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