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Ranbir Kapoor Set to Take Over Lord Ram Role, Ending Arun Govil's 39-Year Legacy
✍️ NDTV
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:43 PM
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Rumours suggest that Ranbir Kapoor could replace Arun Govil as Lord Ram, potentially ending Govil's nearly four-decade portrayal.
In recent reports, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has been linked to a new adaptation of the Ramayana that could see him portray Lord Ram, a role long held by veteran actor Arun Govil.
Govil first embodied the deity in the 1988 television series, which ran for 39 years and became a cultural touchstone for generations of viewers.
If Kapoor takes on the role, it would mark a significant shift in how the epic is presented to contemporary audiences, potentially attracting a younger demographic.
While production details remain unconfirmed, industry insiders say the project is in early stages and could redefine the portrayal of Ram in Indian media.
Govil first embodied the deity in the 1988 television series, which ran for 39 years and became a cultural touchstone for generations of viewers.
If Kapoor takes on the role, it would mark a significant shift in how the epic is presented to contemporary audiences, potentially attracting a younger demographic.
While production details remain unconfirmed, industry insiders say the project is in early stages and could redefine the portrayal of Ram in Indian media.