Ranbir Kapoor’s first look as Lord Ram is out Ramayana It was unveiled on April 2, offering a glimpse of the magnum opus directed by Nitish Tiwari. While the teaser received widespread appreciation in India and abroad, a section of the audience questioned the heavy use of VFX, with some even alleging that parts of it were AI-generated. One such moment that sparked debate involved a young man in the crowd whose turban seemed to change color between shots.

That man, actor Saket Patel, took to social media to set the record straight. In an explanation video, he stressed that he is “real” and not an “AI avatar”, while also explaining that the sequence was filmed on set with real actors and was not created entirely through visual effects.

talking to India TodayPatel described the frenzy surrounding her blink-and-miss appearance as “surreal”, and said she hoped the unexpected attention would lead to something positive for her career. Smiling, he said that he is now being called “Ramayana AI Turban Guy”.

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Patel admitted that he did not expect any visibility after the release of the teaser. At the time, he was actively looking for acting opportunities when he realized there was a need for junior artists and extras for the film. He said, “I thought this was an opportunity for me to see how such a large-scale project is shot and how things work on set.” It was uncertain whether Kapoor would attend, yet Patel took advantage of the opportunity.

A comic parallel to Om Prakash Makhija Om Shanti OmHe recalled trying to stay in sight of the crew in charge. His efforts were successful when he was asked to stand in the front row, although he said he still had no hope of making the final cut.

After the release of the teaser, Patel received congratulatory calls from friends and family, but the story soon changed as speculation about the AI ​​spread. In response, he posted a light-hearted video to clarify the situation, though he acknowledged that not everyone responded kindly, with some users continuing to criticize him online.

Addressing the confusion over the changing color of the turban, Patel said he was unsure of the exact reason. “From what I’ve researched, it could be a technical issue or color grading variation on YouTube, as it appears fine in theaters,” he said. He said that even if it was an editing mistake, given the scale of the project and the fact that it was only a teaser, it would have made sense.

While avoiding giving away too many details about the shooting, Patel shared that the scene was shot on a large, physical set at Film City rather than a green screen. “I shot for two days, and it was magical. The set was huge, with a big crowd and real actors, including the real Ranbir Kapoor,” he said, laughing. Emphasizing its authenticity, he described the environment as being like the structure of a village.

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Patel further revealed that his primary motivation was to watch Kapoor work, an experience he described as extremely gratifying. He also expressed hope that his brief appearance could lead to more significant opportunities in the future.

Reflecting on Kapoor being cast as Lord Ram, Patel admitted to initial skepticism about the casting, but added that the actor was a perfect fit for the role. He said that both Kapoor and Sai Pallavi looked “stunning” and “perfect” as Ram and Sita respectively, and urged the audience to be patient as the film moved towards release.

He also addressed online trolling on the project and described it as “shameful”. “If this is how we react to new ideas and the effort behind something so ambitious, then we don’t deserve it,” he said, criticizing the tendency to praise international content while judging harshly on domestic productions.

Directed by Tiwari, Ramayana: Part 1 It is expected to release on Diwali this year, while the second installment is expected to arrive next year.