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Ranbir Kapoor Trains with Indian Olympian for Upcoming Ramayana Film, Finds Portraying Lord Rama Challenging
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:03 AM
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The actor disclosed that he worked with an Indian Olympian to prepare for his role in the upcoming Ramayana adaptation, noting that grasping Lord Rama’s character proved the hardest part.
Veteran Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he has been undergoing specialized training with an Indian Olympian as part of his preparation for an upcoming cinematic retelling of the Ramayana. The collaboration, he said, is aimed at equipping him with the physical and mental discipline required for the mythological epic.
Kapoor explained that the Olympian’s expertise helped him build stamina and focus, elements he believes are essential for authentically portraying the legendary hero. While he did not disclose the sport or the athlete’s name, he emphasized that the training regimen was intense and tailored to the demands of the role.
Despite the rigorous preparation, Kapoor admitted that the most demanding aspect of the project was internal – understanding the nuances of Lord Rama’s character. He described the spiritual and ethical dimensions of the avatar as the “tough part,” requiring deep reflection beyond physical readiness.
Industry insiders note that Kapoor’s commitment to immersive preparation signals a growing trend among Indian actors to seek unconventional mentors for mythological and historical roles, aiming for greater authenticity on screen.
Kapoor explained that the Olympian’s expertise helped him build stamina and focus, elements he believes are essential for authentically portraying the legendary hero. While he did not disclose the sport or the athlete’s name, he emphasized that the training regimen was intense and tailored to the demands of the role.
Despite the rigorous preparation, Kapoor admitted that the most demanding aspect of the project was internal – understanding the nuances of Lord Rama’s character. He described the spiritual and ethical dimensions of the avatar as the “tough part,” requiring deep reflection beyond physical readiness.
Industry insiders note that Kapoor’s commitment to immersive preparation signals a growing trend among Indian actors to seek unconventional mentors for mythological and historical roles, aiming for greater authenticity on screen.