Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Talking about content, he said “there is nothing like outdated content, it could either be good or bad”.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

'The Man Who Knew Infinity': Simple And Appealing

'The Man Who Knew Infinity': Simple And Appealing
The film is sensitively and skilfully handled and is definitely worth a watch.

'The Man Who Knew Infinity': Simple And Appealing

Farhan Akhtar Slams Media For Taking Milkha Singh's Views Out Of Context

Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who brought the life of Milkha Singh to the silver screen with "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", on Thursday extended his support to the legendary Indian athlete, saying he is "completely entitled" to have his opinion.

Farhan Akhtar Slams Media For Taking Milkha Singh's Views Out Of Context

Vital Facts About Kangana's Leaked Image Suppressed: Hrithik's Camp

Vital Facts About Kangana's Leaked Image Suppressed: Hrithik's Camp
Actor Hrithik Roshan's spokesperson has said that "vital facts" about his leaked "intimate" photograph with actress Kangana Ranaut, with whom he is locked in a bitter legal battle, have been "conveniently suppressed".

Vital Facts About Kangana's Leaked Image Suppressed: Hrithik's Camp

Bihar Controversy In 'Udta Punjab': Neetu Chandra Writes Open Letter To Alia Bhatt

Bihar Controversy In 'Udta Punjab': Neetu Chandra Writes Open Letter To Alia Bhatt
It's disturbing to see the way Biharis have been portrayed in Hindi cinema over the last few years, the recent example being Alia Bhatt's character from 'Udta Punjab' and from whatever one understands from the promo of the film

Bihar Controversy In 'Udta Punjab': Neetu Chandra Writes Open Letter To Alia Bhatt

West Indies Cricketer Dwayne Bravo 'Dreams' Of 'Breaking Into Bollywood'

West Indies Cricketer Dwayne Bravo 'Dreams' Of 'Breaking Into Bollywood'
West Indies cricketer and singer Dwayne Bravo says that one of his dreams is to "break into Bollywood".

West Indies Cricketer Dwayne Bravo 'Dreams' Of 'Breaking Into Bollywood'

Salman, Priyanka, Hrithik, Deepika To Perform At IIFA 2016 In Madrid

Salman, Priyanka, Hrithik, Deepika To Perform At IIFA 2016 In Madrid
To be held in Madrid, capital of Spain, the four-day cinematic celebration will start on June 23. Bollywood stars Farhan Akhtar and Shahid Kapoor will host the gala night.

Salman, Priyanka, Hrithik, Deepika To Perform At IIFA 2016 In Madrid