Chetan Hansraj will play seven roles in Nitesh Tiwari's film 'Ramayana'

The film 'Ramayana' directed by Nitish Tiwari has attracted public attention. In this movie, Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Lord Rama, and Yash portrays Ravana. In the narrative of 'Ramayana,' Ravana is depicted not only as an antagonist.

He was also portrayed as the king of Lanka, a great scholar, a skilled politician, and a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. This is why the appearance of the character Ravana on screen always generates heightened interest among viewers.

Many artists have acted in the Hindi cinema and television industry in the role of Dashanan, but some actors made this role unforgettable due to their voice, expressions, and imposing presence. Among them, Arvind Trivedi should be first mentioned.

In the popular series 'Ramayana,' Arvind Trivedi played Ravana. His manner of delivering lines, sharp gaze, deep voice, and regal appearance were so impressive that viewers began recognizing him as Ravana even in real life. The song Shiva Tandava Stotra, sung by Arvind Trivedi's voice, is still popular among the public.

After Rammandaghar, his son Anand Sagar presented 'Ramayana' in a new format in 2008. In this series, Akhilendra Mishra played the role of Ravana. Akhilendra Mishra portrayed Ravana as a powerful and cunning ruler, his performance combining the cruelty and confidence of the king of Lanka.

Actor Arya Babbar played Ravana in the Sony TV show 'Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman,' where the story of 'Ramayana' was presented from the perspective of Hanuman.

In the film 'Bajrang Bali,' released in 1976, the legendary actor Prem Nath played Ravana. In that era, mythological films held special influence over viewers, and an experienced actor like Prem Nath embodied this role with seriousness and dignity.

In the television show 'Shrimad Ramayana,' Nikitin Dheer played the role of Ravana. Thanks to his height, strong physique, and expressiveness on screen, Nikitin handled this role admirably.

In the television series 'Ravan,' based on the life of Dashanan, Narendra Jha played the lead role. This series attempted to detail Ravana's life, his family, ambitions, and devotion to Lord Shiva.

In the series 'Siya Ke Ram,' which aired in 2015, actor Kartik Jairam played Ravana. This series is known for telling the story of 'Ramayana' from the perspective of Sita's mother.

In 'Devon Ke Dev: Mahadev,' Ravana was played by Tarun Khanna. This show paid great attention to the relationship between Ravana and Lord Shiva.

These actors, who embodied Ravana on screen, revealed different aspects of this character: some portrayed him as a mighty warrior, others as a scholarly king, and others as an exceptional devotee of Lord Shiva.

The first trailer for the film 'Ramayana' was recently released, causing a great stir on the internet. Many famous figures from the industry participate in this movie, including actress Shobna, who will play the role of Ravana's mother, Kaikasi.

Next is a description of Kaikasi, whose descendant gave birth to the ten-headed Ravana.

According to the Uttara Kanda of the 'Ramayana', Kaikasi was Ravana's mother, and she was also called Nikasha. Ravana's mother, Kaikasi, was the daughter of the mighty demon Sumali and his wife Ketumati, who ruled in Patala Loka. When King Sumali saw that Kubera, the son of Rishi Vishrava, governed the wealth and harvest of Lanka, he sent his daughter Kaikasi to Rishi Vishrava with a request to obtain what he desired.

When Kaikasi arrived at the ashram, Rishi Vishrava was performing a ritual at dusk, which was considered an inauspicious time. Kaikasi humbly approached him and informed him of her father's wish. Rishi Vishrava warned her that since she sought offspring at such a terrible and difficult time, her children would be cruel and terrifying demons.

Hearing this, Kaikasi became distressed and fell at his feet, pleading: 'O, Brahmin! I did not expect such wicked and unjust sons. Please have mercy on me.' After Kaikasi's prayer, the sage told her that her youngest son would be as virtuous and devoted as he himself.

As a result, a fearsome boy with ten heads and twenty arms was born, whose forehead shone like a black cloud. Immediately after his birth, ominous signs appeared. Father Vishrava named him Dashagrava (Ravana) because of his ten heads. Then, a giant Kumbhakarna was born, who was extremely cruel, huge, and powerful. After that, a frightening girl named Surpanaka was born. Finally, a gentle boy, Vibhishana, was born, whose birth was accompanied by a rain of flowers from the sky. After this, Kaikasi sent her eldest son, Dashagrava, i.e., Ravana, along with his brothers to the region of Gokarna for asceticism, having seen the splendor of Kubera.

According to the Uttara Kanda, after receiving inspiration and guidance from Kaikasi, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Vibhishana went to the Gokarna ashram. There they began severe asceticism to appease Brahma. It is said that Ravana fasted for ten thousand years. Every thousand-year period, he cut off one head and offered it to the fire. When he was about to cut off the tenth head, Brahma appeared, and all his severed heads were restored. After this, Ravana asked Brahma for the boon of immortality. When Brahma refused, he asked for a boon according to which he could not be killed by gods, demons, yakshas, gandharvas, or nagas. Brahma granted him this boon.

After receiving this boon, Ravana's pride and power increased to the extreme. At the insistence of his uncle Sumali and to fulfill Kaikasi's wish, he sent a messenger to Kubera and demanded that he leave Lanka. When Kubera consulted his father, Rishi Vishrava, the sage advised Kubera not to enter into war with Ravana and instead to settle in the city of Alkapuri near Mount Kailash, leaving Lanka. Kubera obeyed his father's order and peacefully left Lanka.