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Ranbir Kapoor has spoken with rare candour about the weight of playing Lord Rama in the most ambitious Indian film production in recent memory, admitting that when the role was first offered to him, his immediate response was fear rather than excitement. Speaking on a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday alongside co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, Kapoor was asked to reflect on what it meant to take on a role of this magnitude. His answer was unexpectedly personal. “I remember when the film was first offered to me, there was so much of fear, so much of doubt. Will I be able to do this, am I capable enough?” he said. “But I think that doubt changed into gratitude very early on. I think it was a blessing, an opportunity of a lifetime, and a moral responsibility.” What made the role feel so daunting, he explained, was not simply the scale of the film but the depth of the cultural and spiritual responsibility it carried. Lord Rama is not a fictional character for the hundreds of millions of people who hold him sacred. He is a living presence in the faith and moral imagination of a civilisation stretching back millennia. “The Ramayana is ingrained in our subconscious,” Kapoor said. “Lord Rama is the conscience keeper of millions of people around the world for generations, for more than 4,000 years. He is somebody who embodies the triumph of the human spirit in times of adversities. He stands for courage, compassion, forgiveness, righteousness, and just to have the opportunity to represent that is very daunting.” What helped him move through that initial paralysis, he said, was a shift in his approach from technical preparation to something more spiritual. “Very early on, I understood that it just requires a lot of faith, a lot of belief, a lot of truthfulness, and noble intentions. Our entire cast and crew had one noble intention, and that is to tell the story as authentically as we can.” His co-star Yash, who plays the antagonist Ravana, used his moment on the panel to defend Kapoor’s casting, praising both his humility and his dedication and noting that no actor can truly claim to embody a deity. He called Kapoor a fabulous actor who had worked hard for the role, pushing back on any lingering doubt about whether he was the right choice. The panel also brought an unexpected development. The Ramayana trailer, which had been scheduled for a global unveiling at Comic-Con, was postponed just hours before its planned launch. Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed the delay, saying the trailer would be released worldwide at a later date. He described the film as a moment of great pride for Indian cinema, one that would introduce the richness of Indian culture and storytelling to global audiences in the way major Hollywood productions do for their own traditions. Ramayana Part One is scheduled for a theatrical release in November.

Anne Hathaway has brought back a hairstyle that once became closely associated with her image, turning heads with a dramatic pixie cut for the latest cover of Vogue China. The Hollywood actress appeared on the magazine’s cover after a 17-year gap and surprised fans with a striking transformation. Known for recently wearing her hair long, Hathaway opted for an extremely short, layered pixie style with bangs for the fashion shoot. The 43-year-old actress paired the bold hairstyle with a sophisticated white tuxedo-inspired blazer. The outfit featured black piping along the lapels and a single black button, creating a sharp contrast with her overall look. She completed the appearance with a statement choker decorated with jewels and a prominent blue gemstone. The combination gave the cover a glamorous yet modern appearance. Hathaway previously sported a similar pixie cut more than a decade ago. The hairstyle became particularly memorable among her fans, making its return a nostalgic moment for many followers. Although the short hairstyle appears to be a wig rather than a permanent haircut, the transformation has nevertheless generated considerable attention online. Fans quickly filled the magazine’s social media post with praise for the actress’s new appearance. One admirer described the pixie style as giving Hathaway an androgynous yet elegant look. Other fans simply praised her appearance, calling her the “one and only” and expressing excitement over the transformation. Hathaway has remained one of Hollywood’s most recognised actresses, earning major honours throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy. The actress has also been balancing an exceptionally busy professional schedule with her family life. She is currently expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The couple already have two sons, born in 2016 and 2019. Hathaway announced her third pregnancy in June 2026. In an interview connected to her Vogue China appearance, she revealed that she had decided to pause negotiations for new projects so she could prioritise her health and spend more time with her family. Despite her demanding professional commitments, Hathaway has several major projects connected to her career. She is scheduled to appear alongside Dakota Johnson in Verity, which is set to be released on October 2, 2026.