Shiamak Davar to choreograph Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana, says, 'I am very excited'

Shiamak Davar to choreograph Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana, says, 'I am very excited'

Choreographer Shiamak Davar has confirmed that he will be handling the dance sequences for Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the Ramayana, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in key roles. The announcement adds another layer of anticipation to a film that has already drawn intense attention for its scale, casting, and visual vision.

Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Davar shared a brief but telling insight into his approach. He noted that working on Ramayana requires a very different sensibility compared to his earlier mainstream choreography work. He said, “Abhi yeh jo naya film kar raha hun woh 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' nahi hai, woh 'Ramayana' hai. I am very excited, So let’s wait and see what happens.” The line makes it clear that while dance remains central to his craft, this project demands a tone, movement language, and emotional depth that go beyond typical Bollywood song-and-dance routines.

Davar added that the difference is exactly what excites him. “This will be very different, isliye mai kar raha hun,” he said, indicating that the mythological framework gives him the chance to explore choreography in a more spiritual and narrative-driven direction. Unlike high-energy pop-jazz numbers he is known for, Ramayana may lean into cultural movement traditions, symbolic physicality, and character storytelling through posture and gesture.

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The film boasts a major ensemble. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, and Yash essays the role of Ravana. Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey are also part of the cast in significant roles. The project is expected to be narrated across two parts, with the first scheduled for release during Diwali 2026, followed by the second in 2027.

For Davar, this marks another notable milestone in an already overwhelming career. He first entered Bollywood with Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai, which introduced a new kinetic and contemporary movement style that was fresh for Hindi cinema at the time. Over the years, his choreography in films like Taal, Bunty Aur Babli, Dhoom 2, and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi helped define entire eras of musical texture in Bollywood.

With Ramayana, he now steps into a space where movement carries mythic weight. The choreography isn’t just about spectacle; it’s about conveying belief, devotion, and timeless storytelling. That challenge, perhaps, is what makes his involvement feel both fitting and intriguing.