Friday, June 5, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Ramayana', 'Mahabharata' Can Be Executed For Foreign Audience: Anil Kapoor

Darpan News Desk, 18 May, 2016 11:39 AM
  • 'Ramayana', 'Mahabharata' Can Be Executed For Foreign Audience: Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor, who brought a 'desi' version of American show “24” to the small screen, says an "upgraded" version of epic Indian sagas "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata" would make for great content for the global audience.
 
In a comment on the Indian stories which can be replicated on TV globally, Anil said via a statement: “I believe 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' can be upgraded and executed for the international audience.
 
"They would be loved for sure. In fact, the writers of 'Mission Impossible' once told me that they were looking for a script which they wanted to shoot in India. I had suggested (the story of) Akbar - The Great. It would have made for a phenomenal story, similar on the lines of 'Game of Thrones'." 
 
The actor was seen in Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire”, and also featured in “Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol” in 2011. He also gave a voiceover for a character in "Family Guy". 
 
Talking about content, he said “there is nothing like outdated content, it could either be good or bad”. 
 
Last year, Anil was seen on the big screen in “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Welcome Back”, which will beam on Zee Cinema on May 28. 
 
Anil feels his “roles of taporis seem to work the best”.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Aligarh intellectuals unhappy over film 'Aligarh'

A section of intellectuals here are unhappy that Hansal Mehta's film, based on a gay relationship of a professor, has been named "Aligarh".

Aligarh intellectuals unhappy over film 'Aligarh'

People carrying flags of morality should watch 'Aligarh': Anurag Kashyap

People carrying flags of morality should watch 'Aligarh': Anurag Kashyap
'Gangs of Wasseypur' fame director Anurag Kashyap says that everyone should watch upcoming film 'Aligarh', especially those roaming around with flags of morality.

People carrying flags of morality should watch 'Aligarh': Anurag Kashyap

Manoj, Rajkummar 'delighted' at Sanjay Dutt's release

"Aligarh" actors Manoj Bajpayee amd Rajkummar Rao are "delighted" that actor Sanjay Dutt will return from his incarceration on Thursday.

Manoj, Rajkummar 'delighted' at Sanjay Dutt's release

Everyone has right to their own preferences: Lauren Gottlieb

Everyone has right to their own preferences: Lauren Gottlieb
'ABCD' dancing diva Lauren Gottlieb says she has several homosexual friends and feels that everyone has the right to their sexual preferences.

Everyone has right to their own preferences: Lauren Gottlieb

I Love Sports, Says Sunny Leone

I Love Sports, Says Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone says she loves to watch as well as play sports, and is also growing to get passionate for the sport of cricket

I Love Sports, Says Sunny Leone

An Anonymous Phone Caller Threatens To Kill Salman Khan! Cops Try To Trace Callers

An Anonymous Phone Caller Threatens To Kill Salman Khan! Cops Try To Trace Callers
The first call was received by the Police Control Room on February 16 followed by another call the next day.

An Anonymous Phone Caller Threatens To Kill Salman Khan! Cops Try To Trace Callers