Getting cast in the epic Ramayana is no small feat, and for Addinath Kothare, the journey to playing Bharat came with a few surprising twists. From a failed audition for another project that ultimately earned him director Nitesh Tiwari’s trust, to testing for Lakshman before landing his final role, Kothare’s experience on the film has been nothing short of surreal. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actor opens up about sitting through a goosebump-inducing table read, working under Tiwari’s vision and how Ranbir Kapoor stepped in on the first day of shoot to help him improvise a key shot. 

Addinath's audition for Ramayana

Fresh off Nayyi Navelli, Addinath Kothare reveals that he shot for Ramayana almost two years ago and is excited to finally see it coming to life after a long wait. He shares, "The Ramayana is our divine history. It’s lovely to be a part of that universe.”