Actor Raghav Juyal has revealed how director Nitesh Tiwari guided him in portraying Meghnad, the powerful son of Ravana and Mandodari, in “Ramayana”. Although Juyal makes only a brief appearance near the climax of Part 1, his intense look has sparked curiosity about his role in the sequel, as stated by NDTV.
In an interview with Variety India, Juyal said Tiwari wanted him to convey Meghnad’s strength and dangerous presence through his expressions, particularly his eyes.
“Nitesh Sir’s brief was that Meghnad is an extremely powerful “yodha” (warrior), almost as powerful as Ravana himself. He was the one who brought the war to a standstill. He also struck Lakshman, leaving him unconscious and eventually leading to the need for Sanjeevani,” the actor said.
Juyal added that Meghnad’s mastery of supernatural powers was central to the character’s portrayal.
“Meghnad is also the master of “mayavi shaktiyan”,’ so Nitesh Sir specifically wanted me to bring that power alive through my eyes. He wanted a certain glint, an almost evil intensity and fire in my eyes,” he said.
The actor noted that the intensity visible in his brief appearance in Part 1 was specifically requested by the director.
Juyal has not disclosed many details about his role in “Ramayana Part 2”, but said he was excited to play Meghnad. He is working closely with Tiwari to understand the character and explore its different sides.
For now, the actor wants to keep his preparation and ideas private, allowing audiences to discover his portrayal when the sequel arrives.
The second instalment is expected to focus on the Battle of Lanka, building on the characters and conflicts introduced in Part 1. Juyal’s appearance as Meghnad and Sunny Deol’s portrayal of Hanuman have added to anticipation for the next chapter.
