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Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna slams Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama portrayal and VFX in new Ramayana
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna publicly criticised Ranbir Kapoor’s depiction of Lord Rama in the upcoming Ramayana series, calling the visual effects and performance reminiscent of Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Veteran television star Mukesh Khanna, best known for his iconic role as Shaktimaan, voiced strong disapproval of Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Rama in the highly‑anticipated Ramayana project. Speaking on a popular talk show, Khanna said the actor’s interpretation and the series’ visual effects fell short of the mythological gravitas expected by audiences.
Khanna’s remarks included a pointed comment: “Aapne unko Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan bana diya,” suggesting that Kapoor’s performance resembled the style of mainstream Bollywood heroes rather than the revered deity. He also described the VFX as sub‑standard, arguing that the digital rendering failed to capture the epic’s spiritual aura.
The Ramayana production, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has generated considerable buzz ahead of its release, with expectations of a grand visual spectacle. Khanna’s criticism has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some fans defending Kapoor’s effort while others echo the veteran actor’s concerns about artistic fidelity.
Industry observers note that such public critiques are rare among senior actors, and Khanna’s comments may intensify scrutiny of the series’ creative choices as the launch date approaches.
Khanna’s remarks included a pointed comment: “Aapne unko Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan bana diya,” suggesting that Kapoor’s performance resembled the style of mainstream Bollywood heroes rather than the revered deity. He also described the VFX as sub‑standard, arguing that the digital rendering failed to capture the epic’s spiritual aura.
The Ramayana production, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has generated considerable buzz ahead of its release, with expectations of a grand visual spectacle. Khanna’s criticism has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some fans defending Kapoor’s effort while others echo the veteran actor’s concerns about artistic fidelity.
Industry observers note that such public critiques are rare among senior actors, and Khanna’s comments may intensify scrutiny of the series’ creative choices as the launch date approaches.