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India welcomed an unexpected guest into the world of one of its oldest stories. MrBeast, the global digital creator and YouTuber whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, arrived in India and became part of the special 3D showcase for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part 1 in Mumbai.

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MrBeast Joins Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi at Ramayana Part 1 3D Trailer Showcase in Mumbai

Held at DNEG Prime One Studios, Film City, the event brought together director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey, with MrBeast adding a distinctly global digital presence to the gathering.

The visit was more than a celebrity appearance. It created a striking meeting point between an epic passed from generation to generation and a new-age creator whose audience spans the world. During the interaction, Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram, helped MrBeast say “Jai Shri Ram” a simple moment that carried the warmth of cultural exchange.

MrBeast had also visited the Taj Mahal in Agra during his India trip, making his association with the Ramayana event part of a wider introduction to India's cultural landscape.

As Ramayana: Part 1 prepares for its worldwide theatrical release, the Mumbai evening offered a gentle reminder: some stories may be ancient, but the ways in which they travel across borders can be entirely new.




For magnificent Ramayana visuals, Nitesh Tiwari will collaborate with Brahmastra and Dune VFX master Namit Malhotra.


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According to an industry insider, "Ramayana is going to be one of the biggest films to come out of India and is backed by one of the world's most prominent visual effects companies." Nitesh Tiwari, one of the top filmmakers in the country, is currently working full-time. The cast for the film is one of the largest ever assembled for an Indian film. The film's production will commence towards the end of this year."

In recent days, much has been said about Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. Namit Malhotra, an Indian and Hollywood VFX expert, has together a team of the top VFX and filmmaking talents to produce Ramayana.

It will be one of the largest teams of qualified specialists from all over the world, all working under the guidance of Nitesh Tiwari. The aim is to have a large VFX team, a large cast, and massive sets. That is how Nitesh envisioned creating the Ramayana world."

Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra want to ensure that the graphics and grandeur of the film are appropriate for the mythological epic.







MIFF Campus: The Prime Minister spoke about his recent visit to Japan where he met Atsushi Matsuo and Kenji Yoshi who were involved in the making of 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama', the first animation film co-produced by India and Japan and released in 1993. The film is celebrating 30 years since its first launch.


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Listen to what the Prime Minister said about the film

“This project was associated with Japan's very famous film director Yugo Sako Ji. About 40 years ago, in 1983, he came to know about Ramayana for the first time,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister mentioned that the director Yugo Sako was touched by 'Ramayana' that he started researching deeply about the epic. “He read 10 versions of Ramayana in Japanese language, and not only did he stop at this, he also wanted to showcase it through animation,” he added.

The Prime Minister also shared how Indian animators helped him and guided him about the Indian customs and traditions that have been shown in the animation film. “He was told how people in India wear dhoti, saree, how they groom their hair, how children respect each other within the family, offering salutation to the elders of the household, seeking their blessings - all these things!,” the Prime Minister shared.

The Prime Minister expressed his love and appreciation for the people of Japan who in spite of the differences in the culture and language could connect and admire our Indian culture with respect. “People living thousands of kilometers away from us in Japan, who don't know our language, who don't know much about our traditions, their dedication to our culture, this reverence, this respect, is very commendable - which Indian would not be proud of that!.”

About the Film

'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is Directed by the legendary Indian animator Ram Mohan and Japanese director Yûgô Sakô and Koichi Saski.

Based on the Valmiki's Ramayana, ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama’ explores the ‘FUSION’ style of animation that consists of three different schools of animation-Manga from Japan, Disney from the US and Ravi Varma from India.


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