Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana continues to attract attention, with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt becoming one of the latest members of the film's extended family to share his appreciation. Soni Razdan recently revealed Mahesh's reaction to the film, describing him as a proud father-in-law after watching Ranbir bring the mythological character to the big screen.
Mahesh's response is particularly meaningful because Ranbir is married to his daughter, actor Alia Bhatt. The filmmaker reportedly watched
film in a regular cinema hall rather than attending the star-studded premiere. His decision allowed him to experience the epic alongside ordinary moviegoers. The screening left him visibly emotional, particularly during the sequence in which Lord Rama is sent into exile for 14 years.
Soni shared a photograph of Mahesh and Ranbir from a Diwali gathering on her Instagram story, highlighting her husband's pride in the actor. The moment has attracted attention because it combines the film's appreciation with the family's personal connection to its leading man.
Mahesh Bhatt Was Moved to Tears by the Exile Scene
In an interview with Variety India, Mahesh recalled how deeply the scene depicting Rama's exile affected him. He said he struggled to control his emotions while watching it with a group of young filmmakers and writers.
The filmmaker explained that people in the theatre knew they were sitting with Ranbir Kapoor's father-in-law. When the lights came on, he tried to hide his tears but could not.
Mahesh's emotional response was connected to his childhood memories of the Ramayana. He recalled listening to stories from the epic narrated by his mother, Shirin Mohammad Ali. His first major cinematic experience of the story came through the film Sampoorna Ramayana.
For him, watching the new adaptation was therefore not simply an experience of viewing a big-budget film. It brought back memories of the stories and characters he had grown up with.
What Mahesh Bhatt Said About Ranbir Kapoor's Performance
Mahesh's appreciation of Ranbir went beyond the actor's screen presence. He felt the role of Lord Rama had brought out a side of his son-in-law that audiences had not seen in his earlier performances.
Recalling a moment when Rama walks towards the camera and folds his hands, Mahesh said, "I saw him touch something in himself that his other films had never asked him to. I felt he had touched the God in him."
The filmmaker's words highlighted how he viewed Ranbir's transformation for the character. Rather than focusing only on the scale of the production, he spoke about the emotional and spiritual dimension of the performance.
His reaction is particularly significant given Ranbir's established image through films such as Animal, Sanju, Rockstar and Barfi!. Playing Lord Rama required a different approach, with an emphasis on restraint, compassion and the values associated with the character.
Mahesh Bhatt Also Praises Yash and Sai Pallavi
Mahesh did not limit his appreciation to Ranbir. He also spoke positively about the performances of Yash and Sai Pallavi.
Yash plays Ravana in the film. Mahesh said the actor mesmerised him with his portrayal of the powerful antagonist. He also appreciated director Nitesh Tiwari for controlling the character's intensity and ensuring that the performance did not become excessive.
Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, also impressed the filmmaker. He appreciated her understated portrayal and described the simplicity she brought to the character as a source of relief.
Mahesh additionally praised Arun Govil, who appears in the film as King Dasharatha. Govil is especially familiar to Indian audiences for his iconic portrayal of Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan.
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Brings Families and Audiences Together
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana is a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, Yash appears as Ravana and Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman. The ensemble also includes Sunny Deol, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta and several other actors.
The project has attracted considerable attention because of its scale, visual effects and international creative collaboration. Music for the film has been composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Ranbir's performance has also received appreciation from his immediate family. Alia Bhatt previously shared a heartfelt message praising her husband's dedication to the project. She expressed pride in his work and in everyone who contributed to bringing the film to the screen.
Mahesh's emotional response adds another personal endorsement to the film's reception. His comments suggest that the story resonated with him not only as a filmmaker but also as someone who grew up listening to the Ramayana.
For Ranbir, appreciation from his father-in-law carries a special personal significance. And for audiences, Mahesh Bhatt's account offers an insight into how the film's portrayal of Rama and the emotional moments of the epic affected a viewer who has been familiar with the story since childhood
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