{"id":667735,"date":"2026-10-21T23:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/?p=667735"},"modified":"2026-10-21T23:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:52:58","slug":"hindus-seek-pre-screening-of-ramayana-for-hindu-scholars-worldwide-to-ensure-scriptural-integrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/667735\/","title":{"rendered":"Hindus seek pre-screening of \u201cRamayana\u201d for Hindu scholars worldwide to ensure scriptural integrity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Hindus are calling for special pre-release screenings of upcoming film \u201cRamayana: Rise of a Legend\u201d before a global panel of respected Hindu scholars, religious leaders and experts of Hindu scriptures; to ensure scriptural accuracy before its release on November five.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this initiative sought to ensure that the film respectfully represented the sacred \u201cRamayana\u201d, one of Hinduism\u2019s most revered scriptures and a timeless source of spiritual wisdom, moral guidance, and cultural heritage for about 1.3 billion Hindus; and its portrayal on screen carried deep spiritual significance for devotees across the globe.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, points out that proposed screening would provide this Hindu panel with an opportunity to examine the film\u2019s narrative, characterization, spiritual themes, and portrayal of revered figures, including Bhagwan Shri Ram. The objective is to assess whether the cinematic interpretation remains faithful to the scripture\u2019s essential teachings, traditional values, and religious significance while acknowledging the creative considerations involved in adapting an ancient epic for modern audiences.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rajan Zed emphasizes that the initiative is intended to promote constructive dialogue between filmmakers and the global Hindu community, rather than restrict artistic expression. We want to ensure that \u201cRamayana: Rise of a Legend\u201d honors the spiritual depth, cultural richness, and enduring legacy of the \u201cRamayana\u201d while fostering greater understanding of Hindu traditions among audiences worldwide.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Zed indicates that The Ramayana is not merely a fable; it is a deeply revered and sacred living scripture that guides the lives, values, and worship of about 1.3 billion Hindus. The goal of the initiative is to help ensure that characters, teachings, and sacred symbols are portrayed with accuracy and reverence. Any cinematic adaptation of such a sacred and honored text carries a significant responsibility to preserve its spiritual integrity, dignity, spirit, and theological authenticity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Rajan Zed expressed hope that the producers will welcome this collaborative approach, noting that scholarly endorsement could strengthen the film\u2019s credibility and deepen trust within the global Hindu community. We want to ensure that the production respects historical and theological sensitivities while accurately reflecting the timeless values of duty, righteousness (dharma), and devotion embedded within the holy text; he added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Zed urged director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, and global distribution partner Sony Pictures Entertainment to establish a transparent review process and engage in dialogue; fostering trust and mutual respect between the entertainment industry and the global Hindu community. Constructive engagement with experts would be beneficial both for filmmakers and audiences, Zed notes.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Filmmakers describe \u201cRamayana: Rise of a Legend\u201d as: &#8220;Mankind&#8217;s greatest story comes to life&#8221;. Official synopsis states that\u2014 \u201cBased on the celebrated ancient epic known to billions, Namit Malhotra&#8217;s Ramayana: Rise of a Legend tells the story of Rama, a prince bound by sacrifice; Ravana, an immortal king driven by vengeance; and the prophecy that binds their fates together\u201d. \u00a0It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sunny Deol, etc.; while music is by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/667735\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-667736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ramayana-Rise-of-a-Legend.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hindus are calling for special pre-release screenings of upcoming film \u201cRamayana: Rise of a Legend\u201d before a global panel of respected Hindu scholars, religious leaders and experts of Hindu scriptures; to ensure scriptural accuracy before its release on November five. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this initiative sought to ensure that the film respectfully represented the sacred \u201cRamayana\u201d, one of Hinduism\u2019s most revered scriptures and a timeless source of spiritual wisdom, moral guidance, and cultural heritage for about 1.3 billion Hindus;&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":667736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47742,51629],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-667735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movies","category-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667735","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=667735"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667735\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":667738,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/667735\/revisions\/667738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/667736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=667735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=667735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malayalamdailynews.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=667735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}