Shillong: Salman Khan wants the focus on the epic Ramayana to stay on its core characters. He spoke at an event in Andheri West, Mumbai, on Friday. Khan urged critics to stop fixating on the movie's massive budget and technical effects. He told the media, “I think the discussion around ‘Ramayana’ should be focused on ‘Ramayana’, and not the VFX, cost of production and other peripherals. This entire narrative of INR 4000 crores around the film, and its VFX is redundant. The discussion should be around ‘Ramayana’, Ram, Sita and Ravan”.
The production drew eyes for its high-end visuals and a soundtrack created by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. While addressing the event, Khan also shifted focus to his own work. He is currently promoting his upcoming war drama, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. The project was previously known by the title Galwan.
The film recounts the June 15, 2020, standoff between Indian and Chinese forces in the Galwan Valley of eastern Ladakh. This clash occurred during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. It served as a flashpoint along the Line of Actual Control. The violent confrontation led to the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and caused casualties for the Chinese side. It remains the deadliest face-off between the two nations in over forty years.
Tensions spiked after the fight, forcing both countries to surge troops into the region. Diplomatic channels eventually mended the relationship between the two nations. Khan dismissed claims that the government forced him to alter the script of the film. The actor maintains the story remains focused on the historical event.
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