Raha Kapoor makes Bollywood debut in Ramayana film with Ranbir Kapoor
The four-year-old daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt features in a cameo during a sequence with the film's lead characters.
Ranbir Kapoor's daughter, Raha Kapoor, has made her Bollywood debut in the film Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend, according to reports from Prabhat Khabar and Times of India. The four-year-old appears in a cameo during a scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
Ranbir Kapoor confirmed the child's presence in the film during an interview, stating he is eager to show the movie to her. Alia Bhatt also shared behind-the-scenes images on Instagram showing Ranbir Kapoor in character alongside Raha Kapoor on a forest-themed set.
The film is being produced by Namit's Prime Focus and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. It is reportedly being made on a budget of Rs 4,000 crore and features visual effects by DNEG. The production has partnered with Sony Pictures for a global release across 70,000 screens.
The ensemble cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Yash as Ravana. Other cast members include Addinath Kothare as Bharath, Kunal Kapoor as Indra Dev, and Kajal A Kitchlu as Mandodari. The film is based on Valmiki's epic and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.
A grand screening of Ramayana: Part 1 was held in Mumbai ahead of its November 5 release, according to Rediff. The event was attended by various industry figures, including Neetu Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, to celebrate the premiere.