Priyadarshan says his docu-series traces 500-year-old history of Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Approached by the temple's custodians to make the five-episode docu-drama, Priyadarshan says his film shows 'the poignant struggle for the return of Lord Ram to his sacred birthplace'
By : The Federal
Update: 2024-04-09 12:48 GMT
Even as the much-talked about Bollywood film ‘Ramayana’ with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead as Lord Ram, has gone on the floors, reputed director Priyadarshan has completed work on documenting the history of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in a five-part docu-drama series.
In a statement to the media, Priyadarshan said that he was invited by the custodians of the temple to make the docu-drama and he “eagerly accepted” the project.
Finding the script to be “very interesting”, Priyadarshan revealed that the docu-series will showcase the history of the temple for the past 500 years and “the poignant struggle for the return of Lord Ram to his sacred birthplace".
He has partnered with Doordarshan to make this docu-series and has spent 60 days working on this production. The director worked meticulously to effectively capture the “essence of the temple's journey”, elaborated the director.
The documentary features interviews with different people, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Priyadarshan's docu-series features interviews with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Sensitive subject
What was the challenge he faced while making the series? Priyadarshan said it was daunting to navigate “sensitive subjects with care” while faithfully presenting the historical narrative. “This was indeed the greatest challenge," he pointed out.
Priyadarshan has also incorporated dramatic recreations and found suitable actors to portray figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Collector KK Nair.
The well-known director who has been in the film industry for more than three decades last directed a Tamil film ‘Appatha’ with Urvashi. He gave a series of hit films in Hindi which catapulted him to the big league in Bollywood.
Bollywood's recent attempt to retell Lord Ram's life failed miserably at the box-office, when Om Raut's 'Adipurush' was panned and failed to draw the crowds.