The play “Hamara Ram” was brilliantly performed at the Kamani Auditorium of Mandi Palace in Delhi last Wednesday. In this show, actor Ashutosh Rana plays the role of Ravana. The three-hour play gives viewers the opportunity to get to know Ravana, a complex figure in Indian mythology, from a whole new perspective. Rana’s deep understanding and emotional performance of the character of Ravana mesmerized the audience.
Ashutosh Rana brings the character of Ravana to life
Ashutosh Rana played the role of Ravana very effectively in the show. His lines, his expressions, his presence on stage were so strong that the audience felt the conflict, struggle and conflict between Ravana and him. In this three-hour-long drama, Ashutosh Rana deftly brings out the depth of the character of Ravana, who is seen as a knowledgeable, learned and ascetic man on one hand and as a Arrogance, anger and symbolism. power. The character he plays is on the one hand challenging Shri Ram, but on the other hand, through this, deep down he is also trying to liberate himself from his intellectual and learned self.
Ravana was not only a villain but also a great scholar: Ashutosh Rana
Speaking about the complexity of Ravana’s character, Ashutosh Rana said, “Ravana has always been seen as a negative character, but his character has many layers. He is not just a villain; Also a great scholar, Lord Shiva was a devotee. “He was a sadhu, but his negativity came from his ego and desires, but he also had a quest for knowledge and truth.
Ashutosh Rana opened up about the depth of Ravana’s character and how he was viewed in a chat with Ajit Tucker after the show. He said: “To view Ravana only in a negative light is to underestimate his greatness. Ravana was not only a powerful king but also a wise man and scholar who longed for liberation beyond enlightenment and salvation.”
“Raven is looking for redemption”
Rana further said, “Ravana’s end was not just death, but his search for enlightenment and liberation. His end was the end of his ego and the end of his spiritual journey. From this perspective, Ravana is a perfect paradox,” and although he is the epitome of evil, he ultimately brings about enlightenment and liberation. “
Talking about the positivity of Ravana’s character, Rana said that inside Ravana lived a scholar and a great man but was tainted due to his ego. “In today’s age, both Rama and Ravana are present in the heart of every human being. The only difference is the extent to which we believe in Rama and the extent to which we accept his teachings in our lives? When we not only believe in Rama but I believe that we will also follow his teachings. Only in this way will the negative Ravana in our hearts die and the positive and knowledgeable Ravana will be born.”
Dashrath and Dashmukh reside in our own bodies: Rana
To explain this, he compared the human body to Dashmukh and Dasharatha in his conversation. Dashrat is described here as a representative of the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. And Ravana is described as “Dashmukh” which is the symbol of the ten senses and desires. According to the play, Ravana has ten faces, meaning that he represents human senses and desires. When man gains control of his senses and desires, he gives up his place to Rama, the symbol of truth, dharma and dignity, and moves towards self-conquest.
Adding this symbolism into the context of modern life, Rana said, “Today, everyone has both Ravana and Rama within themselves. We decide whom to give priority to. When we control the desires and lusts of our hearts, Only in this way will we become Ram’s true followers?”
“We need to adopt Ram’s life ideals”
The play depicts the struggle between good and evil in today’s era through the character of Ravana. Explaining the struggle, Rana said that even in today’s era, everyone is going through this conflict. He is torn between good and evil. “People.” Will definitely succeed. “
