Animated Film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram To Be Screened At Maha Kumbh

The Hindi version of the Indo-Japanese animated film 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram' is set to be screened at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 22 Jan 2025 10:17 AM (IST)

This marks a historic first, as it is the first time an animated film will be showcased at the religious congregation.
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The Hindi version of the Indo-Japanese animated film 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram' is set to be screened at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government announced.

Maha Kumbh to host special screening of Ramayana

The special screening will take place at 10 AM at the Divya Prem Seva Camp, Sector 6, near Netra Kumbh, with Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun attending as the chief guest.

This marks a historic first, as it is the first time an animated film will be showcased at the religious congregation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has introduced several new features for this year’s Maha Kumbh, and the screening of this beloved classic is among them.

The film beautifully narrates the extraordinary journey of Lord Ram, highlighting his unwavering devotion and the ultimate victory of righteousness over evil. Designed especially for children, the 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 a nationwide rerelease on January 24, its special screening at the Maha Kumbh adds a unique cultural and spiritual significance to the grand event.

'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' has garnered attention not only from film enthusiasts and critics but also from India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman.

Sharing the trailer of the film on her X timeline, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote, “A beautiful animated Ramayana. Fondly remember watching this Japanese cultural treasure sometime back. Was screened at (the) International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1993. It now releases on the big screen.”

About Ramayana: The Legend 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 Aggarwal, Cibi Karthic, and Tamotsu Kosano.

Published at : 22 Jan 2025 10:17 AM (IST)
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