For newcomer Nitish Sharma, Ramayana has been a journey full of unexpected turns. After being replaced in a big film, he landed an audition for Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic. Impressed by his stint, he was selected to play Shatrughn in the movie. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, he opened up about working with Ranbir Kapoor and the criticism following the trailer.

Nitish reveals how he bagged Ramayana

Recalling how he landed a role in Ramayana, Nitish Sharma shared that his journey began after a heartbreaking setback in 2023. After hundreds of auditions and rejections, he had finally bagged a major role in a big film; however, he was replaced by a senior actor. While the rejection left him heartbroken, it paved the way for something better.