Creativity vs dharma? Vedic scholar, Sunil Lahri question Ramayana film’s take on Ravana | News18

Nov 11, 2026

Can creative freedom in retelling the Ramayana come at the cost of devotion? Sunil Lahri, best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic 1987 television serial Ramayan, has shared a mixed review of Nitesh Tiwari’s new film Ramayana, triggering a debate over how one of India’s most revered epics should be portrayed on screen. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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