Abhay Arora, who played Yasir Arafat in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, has now become part of another major cinematic project. The actor appears in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ as the body double for Lord Parshuram. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and brings the epic to the big screen on an ambitious scale.One of the film’s important sequences features the encounter between Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram. While Ranbir Kapoor appears in the confrontation, Abhay Arora also steps into the character’s appearance as his body double. Following the film’s theatrical release on November 5, the actor shared behind-the-scenes photographs on Instagram, offering a glimpse of his involvement in the project.
Abhay Arora shares his experience of playing Parshuram
Abhay Arora described the opportunity to portray the mythological character as a special experience. He expressed how much the role means to him and acknowledged the significance of playing an avatar of Lord Vishnu.Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, he wrote, “One of the most extraordinary characters from the epic Ramayana — Lord Parshuram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is a character that will always remain incredibly close to my heart. Having had the privilege of portraying this powerful and remarkable avatar is truly a blessing.”The actor also spoke about the privilege of working with some of the biggest performers in Indian cinema. Expressing his gratitude for being part of the film, he added, “It is an immense honour and my great fortune to share the screen with some of the finest and biggest performers in Indian cinema. My heart is filled with gratitude for this incredible journey and the opportunity to be part of something so special.”
Abhay Arora’s association with the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise
Abhay Arora gained wider recognition through the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise. In ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which arrived in March, he portrayed Yasir Arafat, the brother of Arshad Pappu. Ashwin Dhar plays the latter character in the film.His association with both instalments has helped bring his work to the attention of a larger audience. Abhay’s Instagram bio also identifies him as a cricketer, indicating an interest beyond acting.
What do we know about Abhay Arora?
According to his IMDb profile, Abhay Arora is an Indian actor from Jaipur. The profile lists ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’ as his screen debut, followed by his appearance in ‘Dhurandhar Part 2’. He plays Yasir, a character described as being driven by power and deep-rooted loyalty.His profile also highlights the preparation involved in portraying the role. Abhay reportedly underwent a significant physical transformation and performed high-intensity action sequences. He continued filming despite sustaining an injury during production, reflecting his commitment to the demanding character.
‘Ramayana’ receives 4.5 stars from ETimes
With ‘Ramayana’, Abhay Arora has joined another large-scale production featuring some of Indian cinema’s prominent performers. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. Its portrayal of the epic and its cinematic scale have drawn appreciation from ETimes, which awarded it 4.5 stars out of 5.The ETimes review praised the film for presenting an Indian epic on a grand cinematic canvas without compromising its cultural identity. It also highlighted the sense of pride and exhilaration the experience leaves with viewers.Our review reads, “For those of us who grew up watching Marvel, DC and Hollywood’s grand cinematic spectacles, there is something especially gratifying about finally witnessing an Indian epic brought to life on a comparable scale, without losing its cultural identity. This is not about imitating Hollywood; it is about Indian storytelling confidently embracing a global cinematic canvas. Ultimately, the true test of a film lies in how it makes you feel when you walk out of the theatre. And you walk out of Ramayana with a wide smile, a sense of exhilaration and immense pride in seeing India create something this extraordinary, a spectacle that is unapologetically its own, where audacious ambition is matched by execution.”
