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Ramayana Casting Row: Chinmayi Calls Out Selective Outrage Over Ranbir Kapoor’s Past

The Internet does not forget controversies.  Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is now being confronted with this fact again. He has become an element of social media news once again due to the upcoming film Ramayana, in which he is to be cast as Lord Ram. This occurred due to a 2011 comment from Kapoor where he had declared himself a beef eater, a choice of food that would have offended religious Hindus.

Playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada swiftly voiced her opinion and readily defended the actor while comparing it to something far more serious. Her sharp critique ignited heated debates about hypocrisy. This has opened the floodgates and users are questioning morality, artistic freedom, and selective outrage in Indian culture.

The Beef Controversy: Why Ranbir Kapoor Is in the Firing Line


When promoting Rockstar in 2011, Ranbir Kapoor said he found Peshwari cuisine enjoyable and included beef. His comment resurfaced when he was cast as Lord Ram, inciting objection from multiple Hindu groups. These groups claimed that Kapoor is not supposed to play the role of the deity, as he is an actor who eats beef.

Social media saw renewed debates, mirroring past controversies like the Adipurush backlash. His fans argue that his personal choice of diet does not impact his professional work.


Chinmayi’s Fiery Defense: Hypocrisy vs. Artistic Liberty 


Chinamyi’s response was effective in pointing out social hypocrisy. Chinmayi drew a comparison between Kapoor’s diet and the more serious crimes committed by figures of religion.

Chinmayi Sripaada defended Kapoor against the hypocrisy by calling out the selective outrage of social media users when Kapoor made food choices instead of other serious offenses made by other public figures. 

Chinmayi’s viral tweet calling out hypocrisy over the Ranbir Kapoor beef controversy ( Source: Hauterrfly)


Ramayana: A Show in Controversy


Directed by Nitesh Tiwari ( Dangal), it is among the most anticipated films in India, but the official budget is not clear. It has a stellar cast: Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravaana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. It has the backing of A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer to make the music internationally appealing. 

Despite all the noise, the anticipation for the movie is still immense. Ramayana’s Diwali 2026 release is yet to receive formal CBFC certification. 


Art, Mortality, and  Culture Wars Over Indian Beliefs


The debate reflects ongoing tensions between artistic choices and cultural expectations in Indian cinema. As people continue to fan the flames of this debate, the film Ramayana has now become more than just a simple piece of cinema. 

This is an indication that their craft should not be judged alongside their private life and that art is not defined by the artist’s opinions.