Nitish Bhardwaj discusses the music of 'Ramayana: Part 1' and the role of Krishna

The creators of the film 'Ramayana' previously announced that Anupam Kher voiced the character Jatayu. A poster of Jatayu (the bird) was also released. The premiere of 'Ramayana' took place on October 27, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, and initial reviews after the screening were highly positive. Anupam Kher shared his reaction to these good reviews in a video he posted on X (Twitter).

In his video, he expressed great satisfaction that 'Ramayana' is receiving such reviews following its premiere in Los Angeles. Kher noted that viewers are praising the film's visual effects and the way the story of Rama is presented.

He added: 'I am very happy that our great story is being presented on such a large international stage, at the level of the best films in the world. Producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitish Tiwari, Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman, and all the actors, technical specialists, and wonderful performers have brought a big dream to life. It is worth thinking about how many people put in so much effort and talent to create this film!'

Speaking about voicing the character Jatayu, Kher stated: 'Another thing people are discussing is the amazing scene with the bird. I voiced this bird, which is Jatayu, and that brings me even more joy.' He emphasized that he is very pleased with how the Indian story and Indian cinema are presented to the world on such a grand scale. Anupam Kher thanked the creators for elevating this story to such a high level.

'A Call to Watch Ramayana'

In conclusion, Anupam Kher urged people to see the film on November 5, 2026. Concluding his address, he said: 'People should know what they can learn from Indian cinema and the story of Ramachandra. Jai Shri Ram!' Following the initial positive reviews, everyone is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see 'Ramayana' on the big screen.

The film 'Ramayana' continues to attract attention with the recent release of a new track titled 'Mangala Rang,' which is intended to reflect the love between Rama and Sita. However, the public reaction to this song has been mixed: some highly praised it, while others criticized it.

Some listeners believe that composer A. R. Rahman transformed 'Mangala Rang' more into a Sufi song than a religious anthem, noting that the melody resembles a qawwali. These remarks also led to producer Namit Malhotra becoming a subject of questioning.

Against the backdrop of this debate, a 26-year-old track created by Rahman went viral. Users noticed a striking similarity between his melody and the song 'Mangala Rang.' This track belongs to the Thai film 'Kandukondan Kandukondan' from 2000, and its song 'Enna Solla Pogirai' became popular on YouTube and social media.

Many listeners, upon hearing this information, began trolling A. R. Rahman in the comments section of the song, expressing bewilderment at him using his own melody in a film like 'Ramayana.' Some users claimed that Rahman had betrayed them, expressing strong dissatisfaction.

It is worth noting that besides A. R. Rahman, the renowned Hollywood director Hans Zimmer is involved in the film 'Ramayana,' working on the soundtrack, although his contribution is limited to background music. The film 'Ramayana' is scheduled for a global release on November 5th, but before that, its world premiere will take place in America on October 27th, where famous filmmakers and actors are expected to attend.

The film 'Ramayana: The Legend's Ascent,' directed by Nitish Tiwari, is set to be released in theaters soon, generating significant public interest. Ranbir Kapoor played the role of Lord Rama, and Sai Palvi portrayed Mother Sita. Yash took on the role of Ravana. The film is being actively promoted, and as part of this promotion, a new musical track was released, performed by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal.

The new song 'Mangal Rang' is a romantic composition that showcases the chemistry between Ranbir and Sai Palvi. The song begins with magnificent scenes from Mithila, where Sita Mata's courtship takes place. At this moment, Lord Rama approaches to take Shiva Dhanush, while Sita Mata prays to him. Next, a scene of their wedding is shown, where Mother Sita arrives at the mandap with her three sisters. After this, the couple returns to Ayodhya, where they enjoy a happy family life. Whether in Ayodhya or the forest, they appear absorbed in each other, and the song beautifully conveys the pure feeling and union of Rama and Sita.

In the film 'Ramayana,' more attention is given to the visual aspects than to the plot itself. VFX is handled by the Oscar-winning company DNEG, which had previously faced criticism on social media. However, thanks to recent trailers and high-quality visual effects, the criticism has decreased. This song also features impressive visuals, clearly showing the beauty of Mithila and Ayodhya. The song is very colorful, and every frame demonstrates good VFX. Nevertheless, it feels like there is still room for improvement.

Regarding the song 'Mangal Rang' itself, it was written by the renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and composed by A. R. Rahman. Rahman's music is not mind-blowing, but its melody certainly touches the hearts of listeners. Nevertheless, something more outstanding is still expected from it. Currently, 'Ramayana' does not have a track that fully satisfies the audience, and 'Mangal Rang' falls into such compositions.

As for the film 'Ramayana,' it will be released worldwide on November 5th. Namit Malhotra is producing the film, and Yash is also a producer of the film.