The Uttar Pradesh government announced that the Hindi version of the Indo-Japanese animated film ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram’ will be screened at the Mahakumbh on Wednesday.
Special screening of Ramayana will be organized in Mahakumbh
The special screening will be held at 10 am at Divya Prem Seva Shivir, Sector 6, near Netra Kumbh, which will be attended by Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun as the chief guest.
This is a historic first, as it is the first time that an animated film will be screened in a religious congregation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has introduced several new features for this year’s Mahakumbh, and the screening of this beloved classic is one of them.
The film beautifully narrates the extraordinary journey of Lord Ram, highlighting his unwavering devotion and the ultimate victory of dharma over evil. Designed especially for children, this screening aims to inspire and entertain families and audiences of all ages.
Organizers emphasize that the film’s universal appeal will make it a memorable experience for attendees. Set for nationwide re-release on January 24, its special screening at the Mahakumbh adds a unique cultural and spiritual significance to the grand event.
‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram’ has caught the attention of not only film lovers and critics but also India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while sharing the trailer of the film on her X timeline, wrote, “A beautiful animated Ramayana. I fondly remember seeing this Japanese cultural treasure some time ago. It was screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1993. Now it is releasing on the big screen.
About Ramayana: The Story of Prince Rama
The original ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama’ was created by Yugo Sako and Vijay Nigam, directed by Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan and produced by Atsushi Matsuo, Yugo Sako and Kenji Yoshii. The new Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions are produced by Arjun Agarwal, Sibi Karthik and Tamotsu Kosano.
