Ravana had so many positive characteristics - a learned scholar, artist, poet, visionary and a mighty fighter - which I try to incorporate in the act. Talking about adding new dimension to the role he says, “I am perfectly set in the character but as a curious actor I try to give an artistic dimension to the role each time. Also, staging it in Ayodhya is a great feeling in itself and the kind of reach it has - over 30 million on Doordarshan is a truly magical.” Shahbaz Khan in the role of Ravan during Ayodhya Ki Ram Leela. And, personally too every time there is so much to take away from Ramleela. We just need to awaken the goodness inside us,” says Khan on his visit to Ayodhya.Īdding further he says, “As an actor and individual, I just try to spread this message to all. The reason for doing Ramleela is also to show people how abhimaan aur ahankaar (ego and arrogance) can ruin lives. And Ramleela is all about bringing those good deeds in you to the forefront. “See, in today’s world we have so many Ravana around us in the form of evil deeds that have taken front seat. The Chandrakanta actor says besides spreading the message of the triumph of good over evil, as an individual he takes away a lot from the entire story. Playing Ravana at the ongoing Ayodhya ki Ramleela, actor Shahbaz Khan says there is so much to learn from the entire act as well as the character he portrays on stage.
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