Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a master filmmaker, known for his attention to detail, extensive research and creating the biggest of sets for his characters. After delivering several successful films as a director, he made Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. While the powerful characters and impactful story kept the audience captivated, some of the best dialogues from Ramleela are still fresh in the minds of cine-goers.
The 11th year is coming in 2024th On the occasion of the year 2018 of the romantic tragedy film based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, we take a look at some of the best quotes from the movie Ramleela.
10 Best Ramleela Dialogues For Every Ramleela Lover:
1. “Now we will maintain enmity with love”
Ranveer Singh plays the role of Ram Rajadhi in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. His character is based on Romeo Montague from William Shakespeare’s tragedy. He is a fun-loving guy who falls in love with a woman of his rivals.
While he is ready to give everything for the love of his life, Ram is forced to hate his lover who now leads his enemy gangster family.
2. “The apple fell on the knife, the knife fell on the apple, the bastard is not picking up the phone, his wife is calling.”
Deepika Padukone stars opposite Ranveer in this tragic love story as Leela Sanera (based on Juliet Capulet). Like Ram, she has no choice but to fight against her lover as their families have an age-old rivalry.
3. “If revenge and pride can turn the ocean into a barren desert, then lovers can make flowers bloom even in this barren soil.”
Senior actor Raza Murad is also part of the film’s impressive cast. He plays the role of the Sarpanch (based on Prince Escalus) who tries to handle two rival families to create harmony in the village.
4. “When one is attracted towards the name of Ram, even water can catch fire.”
This famous dialogue of Deepika Padukone is one of the most used dialogues by cinema lovers. The way she delivers this powerful dialogue reflects her passionate love. In real life too, Singh and DP, who are now husband and wife, also show their admiration for each other.
5. “That lover is me, the killer.”
Supriya Pathak Kapoor is seen in one of the most impressive roles of her career in Ramleela. She plays Dhankor Sanera (based on Lady Capulet) who is adamant on separating the lovers as she does not want to end her rivalry with the other gang. Another popular dialogue of hers is ‘Goli aur gussa sahi waqt par kharab karna chahiye.’
6. “What could be a bigger punishment than taking away my life and leaving me alive.”
Another character in Rasila Ramleela that adds value to the story is played by Richa Chadha. ‘With every bullet not only a son dies but a mother also dies’ is another impressive dialogue of hers that left the audience teary eyed.
7. “Shameless, ill-mannered and selfish, but love is like this.”
Deepika and Ranveer’s real-life love story is just like the book. In her old interview, the actress had admitted to falling in love with her now-husband, actor Ranveer Singh, while shooting for this film. But for the Gunday actor, it was ‘love at first sight’.
8. “If I live, I will die with you and it will be in your hands.”
Next on the list of best dialogues from Ramleela is this famous quote by Ranveer Singh which never leaves the minds of cinema lovers. This dialogue shows how much he loved Leela and wanted to either win her over or die at her hands.
9. “Loving one’s enemy is not everyone’s cup of tea.”
Another popular quote from the movie Ramleela is this. Throughout the movie we see how Ram and Leela put aside their affection for each other to maintain their family name. While they want to live with their lovers for the rest of their lives, the couple is forced to take revenge on each other for crimes they never committed.
10. “To identify the enemy, you need vision, not eyes.”
Another important character in Ramleela is Kanji Bhai, played by Sharad Kelkar. He is Leela’s elder brother, who accidentally kills Ram’s brother and is killed by Ram in return. This incident changes the entire plot of the story and puts the lovers’ lives in danger when a close friend betrays them and reveals their location to Leela’s family after they elope and get married.
These are some of the best dialogues from Ramleela spoken by some of the main characters of the film. Despite several delays and title changes, the film finally released in theatres and became the sixth highest grossing Hindi film of 2013.
Not just the story or the actors, songs like Ang Laga De, Laal Ishq, Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, Nagada Sang Dhol, Ram Chahe Leela and Tattad Tattad also became people’s favourites and topped the charts. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also composed the music for the film.