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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe launch of Ramayana in New York instead of India has sparked debate among fans, but producer Namit Malhotra has now responded, urging audiences to avoid drawing comparisons.Addressing the discussion around hosting the teaser launch overseas, Malhotra told the media, \u201cDon\u2019t divide. This is not the time to be divisive.\u201dHe added, \u201cThe Indian in the America are thanking and appreciating (us for having an event in the US), you need to understand the emotion of the Indian people over there.\u201dHighlighting the film\u2019s global intent, he further said, \u201cThere are Indians all over the world. We should not be divisive; that\u2019s where we go wrong on Ramayana. There\u2019s no division, it\u2019s one world, one Ramayana and one Rama.\u201dDirector Nitesh Tiwari<\/a> also addressed why India did not host the first big event. \u201cI\u2019ll pass on the message (to the producer),\u201d he said, reacting to fan expectations.Explaining the strategy, he added, \u201cFor India, you need a special occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n Talking about the responsibility of adapting Ramayana, Tiwari acknowledged its emotional significance. \u201cYou understand the sensitivity and attachment (for Ramayana), you keep those things in mind,\u201d he said.\u201cWe\u2019ve taken care in portraying Lord Rama. It’s very authentic is what I feel,\u201d he added, referring to Ranbir Kapoor\u2019s portrayal.When asked if Ranbir was always the first choice, Tiwari replied, \u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n Malhotra reiterated that the vision goes beyond domestic audiences. \u201cThe idea is to show it to the entire world. How do we bring awareness? Every Indian knows it (about Ramayana),\u201d he said.He further added, \u201cWe want to take Ramayana to the world. In 100-plus years of films, we\u2019ve never made a mark in the West.\u201d\u201cIt\u2019s not that our films are any less; we make outstanding films,\u201d he emphasised. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Ramayana\u2019 teaser buzz explodes online; Ranbir Kapoor\u2019s \u2018Rama\u2019 glimpse leaves fans stunned<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n On balancing promotions during production, Malhotra said, \u201cI want to make sure that everybody should know about Ramayana.\u201d\u201cIt\u2019s harder for us in the middle of the shoot to stop work and go and meet people and spread awareness; we are not selling tickets,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n He also responded to fans questioning the absence of a Hanuman reveal on Hanuman Jayanti. \u201cWe will show you the entire Ramayana if it was ready,\u201d he said.\u201cPeople told us on Ram Navami that we should do it. We never announced that we are coming on Ram Navami. I respect your sentiment. Keep some patience, we will bring out (other things too).\u201dThe teaser of Ramayana introduces Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, alongside Sai Pallavi and Yash. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is mounted as a two-part epic, with the first instalment slated for a Diwali release.<\/div>\n\u2018We\u2019ve taken care… it\u2019s very authentic\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018We want to take Ramayana to the world\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018We are not selling tickets right now\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Keep some patience\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n