Arun Govil Hesitant to Play Lakshman in ‘Lav Kush’ Film
Arun Govil shared he was pressured into playing Lakshman, a role he did not want to take on.
NEW DELHI, Nov 11: Arun Govil, known for his portrayal of Lord Rama in the iconic TV series “Ramayan,” revealed he was reluctant to reprise a mythological role as Lakshman in the 1997 film “Lav Kush.” In a recent interview, Govil explained that he felt it was inappropriate to take on the part after his successful portrayal of Rama.
Despite his reservations, Govil accepted the role after the producers insisted. He criticized the casting decision, saying, “I had told the producer it’s not right; don’t make me play the character of Lakshman, but they did not listen.” The film, featuring Jeetendra as Rama, failed at the box office, earning only ₹43 lakh.
Govil believes that his connection to Lord Rama remains strong, stating that fans still view him in that role. “Even today, people see me as Lord Rama. They even call me Ramji,” he said, noting that this perception extends into his political life as a Member of Parliament, where he represents the Meerut constituency.
This year, Govil returned to the Ramayana saga, portraying King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari’s film adaptation starring Ranbir Kapoor. The film has seen significant commercial success, grossing over ₹600 crore worldwide within five days of its release.
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