As fans eagerly await the release of Ramayana this Diwali, actor and co-producer Yash has a message for audiences. The actor, while addressing the audience at the of the fans urged fans to not let minor VFX flaws overshadow the bigger vision. He asked fans to look beyond small imperfections and continue to support the film’s attempt to take Indian cinema to the global stage.
Yash requests fans not to pick VFX faults
Yash, during the event, said that losing visionaries like producer Namit Malhotra could possibly set the Indian film industry back by years. Thus, he requested audiences across the country to watch the magnum opus with an open mind.
A video from the event has been doing the rounds on social media after the event held on October 19. In teh clip, Yash is seen appealing to fans across industries to support the film and its producer, Namit Malhotra. The actor also noted that projects of this scale required commitment and that losing people who are willing to invest in such a vision could set the industry back by years.
“One thing I will tell you. Please don’t try to find small faults of VFX, this, that. It will never happen again. If we lose people like him (Namit Malhotra) now, it will take more years. We will go back. So let’s see with an open mind,” Yash, who in the film, said. This comes
Yash about Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra
At the event, Yash also opened up about Malhotra’s commitment to bringing Indian cinema to the global stage. Describing his co-producer as someone whose ambition went beyond commercial success, Yash said his dedication was one of the key reasons he decided to collaborate.
Yash said, “Anybody can make a movie. Anybody can dream of making a film. But only a few people will have that kind of passion, dedication, determination and madness. As Indians, I am telling you, we need to protect this guy. It’s our responsibility.”
Recalling his conversations with Malhotra in Los Angeles, Yash shared that Namit spoke about wanting Indian cinema to achieve greater international recognition despite his own success. “Every time I met him in LA, he always spoke about one thing, âWe all are doing so much here. Indians have done so much. But we should do it for our Indian film industry. I am getting Oscars. But I am not happy. I want our industry to be placed in that level. That is the day I will be happy,’ is what he told,” Yash said.
“That is the day I collaborated with him. I said, âLet’s do whatever it takes because that is the most important vision.’ Yes, I’ll play Ravana. Yes, I’ll be a producing partner. And from that day, this man has given me all the respect,” he added.