By Ujjwal Roy
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 20 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari introduced that the upcoming Bollywood film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will likely be made tax-free within the state. He introduced this because the solid joined him in Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Announcing the tax exemption, Adhikari mentioned that ‘Ramayana’ would be part of different movies which have acquired tax-free standing within the state. He additionally spoke about the potential for movies based mostly on different Indian epics and mythological figures.
“‘The Ramayana’ film has been made tax-free. ‘The Kerala Story’, ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Bengal Files’, all of these will be or have been made tax-free, and the same will apply to ‘Ramayana’. In the days to come, we will see films on Shri Krishna and Arjuna, as well as the Mahabharata,” the West bengal CM instructed ANI.
The CM additionally expressed grief over the incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata’s Chorbagan space and prolonged his help to the affected household.
“We also carry a deep pain in our hearts regarding the incident at the Durga Puja pandal in the Chorbagan area. From this very stage, we offered prayers for those affected as well. We observed a moment of silence. Everyone stands with the grieving family,” he mentioned.
Organised by Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad at Central Park in Salt Lake, the celebrations had been held across the theme ‘Ram Er Ayodhya – Ram Ki Ayodhya’. Producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and actor Ravie Dubey had been additionally current on the occasion.
‘Ramayana’ options Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Directed by Tiwari and produced by Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the movie is envisioned as a two-part epic.
Ranbir, who performs Lord Ram within the epic, thanked the CM and the folks current for welcoming the movie’s staff to Kolkata for the competition.
“It is a matter of great happiness and good fortune for us to come to this sacred land of Kolkata and celebrate Dussehra with all of you,” Ranbir mentioned.
Sharing his message on the event, the actor mentioned Dussehra reminds those who fact and goodness in the end prevail, no matter how highly effective evil could also be.
“Dussehra reminds us of a very beautiful thing: no matter how powerful evil may be, ultimately, truth and goodness triumph,” he mentioned.
Ranbir additionally urged folks to unfold love and happiness and proceed following the trail of fact.
“So, spread love, spread happiness, and try to always remain on the path of truth. On behalf of the ‘Ramayana’ team, I would like to wish all of you a happy Dussehra. Jai Shri Ram,” he added.
Yash, who portrays Ravana within the movie, spoke about his private reference to Kolkata and recalled how his journey in theatre started within the metropolis round 2004-2005.
“Today, I have come here as a film actor. I am feeling very happy,” he mentioned.
Recalling his early days, the actor mentioned he had travelled to Kolkata by practice after getting a chance to work backstage in theatre through the Narendra Festival.
“The last time I came here by train was, I think, in 2004 or 2005. My journey in theatre began here for the first time,” Yash mentioned.
The actor additionally remembered having fun with Kolkata’s sweets throughout that go to, significantly rasgullas and gulab jamuns.
“From breakfast until the evening, I ate so many sweets. I still remember it to this day – those rasgullas, gulab jamuns and so many other sweets,” he mentioned.
Praising the town’s folks, Yash added that each its sweets and its folks had been heat and welcoming. He additionally thanked the viewers for welcoming the ‘Ramayana’ staff.
Connecting the movie’s message with the importance of Dussehra, Yash mentioned, “The significance of Dussehra is the victory of good over evil. Good always triumphs. Let’s go, let’s walk towards it.”
The celebrations featured a larger-than-life statue of Lord Ram, immersive visible shows, cultural displays and a drone mild present. Chief Minister Adhikari participated within the conventional Ravan Dahan ceremony, setting hearth to a 60-foot effigy of Ravana.
The occasion related the competition’s conventional message with the upcoming movie’s portrayal of the Ramayana, one in every of India’s best-known epics.
Part 1 of the movie will launch worldwide on November 5 2026, adopted by Part 2 in Diwali 2027. The movie will launch in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam throughout India and will likely be offered in IMAX. Sony Pictures is distributing the movie globally, excluding India, whereas Dharma Productions will distribute it within the Hindi-speaking market. (ANI)