Unique decision over Ravana’s role in ‘Ramayan’; Arvind Trivedi had auditioned for Kevat
मुख्य बातें
- •Arvind Trivedi played Ravana in ‘Ramayan’, though he initially auditioned for the role of Kevat.
- •Amrish Puri was the preferred choice for Ravana, but Ramanand Sagar selected Arvind Trivedi instead.
- •Trivedi spent up to five hours daily preparing for the role, which included wearing a 10-kilogram crown.
- •Arun Govil also acknowledged that Amrish Puri was widely seen as the ideal choice for Ravana.
- •Trivedi’s performance immortalized Ravana and secured his place in the history of Indian television.
The TV serial ‘Ramayan’, produced by Ramanand Sagar, made television history in 1987. The show captured the hearts of millions and its characters are still revered like deities. Among its most iconic roles was that of Ravana, essayed by Arvind Trivedi. But did you know that Trivedi had not originally auditioned for the part of Ravana? His audition was meant for the character of Kevat, yet Ramanand Sagar chose him to play Ravana instead.
In an old interview, Trivedi recalled that when he heard about ‘Ramayan’, he had come to Mumbai from Gujarat to audition. He said that most people expected Amrish Puri to be cast as Ravana. Puri, a celebrated actor of the time, seemed perfectly suited to the role. However, when Trivedi auditioned, Sagar was struck by his body language and attitude and declared, “I’ve found my Ravana.” Thus, Trivedi landed the role.
