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 Review of a Hindi Film Adaptation of Shakespearean Plays: 

"Golio ki ras lila Ram leela"


Ram leela Bollywood movie on shekespeare's play : Romeo and Juliet 


Introduction : William Shakespeare 

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and world literature. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he produced 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and several long poems. His works, including Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Othello, explore timeless themes such as love, power, and human nature. Shakespeare's influence on literature, language, and theater is immense, and his plays continue to be performed and celebrated worldwide. 


Introduction : Romeo and Juliet

 Play performance : Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in the early stages of his career. The play tells the story of two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose families are embroiled in a bitter feud. Despite the hostility between their families, Romeo and Juliet fall deeply in love and secretly marry. However, their love leads to a series of tragic events, culminating in their untimely deaths, which ultimately reconcile their feuding families. The play explores themes of love, fate, conflict, and the consequences of hatred, making it one of Shakespeare's most famous and enduring works.


 Ram leela on Romeo and juliet : movie :

Cast: Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10

Movie Genre: Romantic/ Tragedy

Release year: 2013

Where to watch: Jio Cinema

A Shakespeare film adaptations is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. It’s the director’s usual take on Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare which ends up on a tragic note.




"Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela" (often referred to as "Ram-Leela") is a 2013 Indian film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's famous play, "Romeo and Juliet." The connection between the two is evident in several ways:


1. Plot: 

   The central storyline of "Ram-Leela" mirrors the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. Ram and Leela, the protagonists, come from two warring families, the Rajadis and the Saneras, similar to the Montagues and Capulets in "Romeo and Juliet." Their love is forbidden due to the deep-seated enmity between their families, leading to tragic consequences.


2. Characters:

   - Ram (Ranveer Singh): Represents Romeo.

   - Leela (Deepika Padukone): Represents Juliet.


   The film features other characters that parallel those in Shakespeare's play, though they are adapted to fit the cultural and social context of the story.


3. Themes:

   The themes of forbidden love, family honor, violence, and tragedy are central to both "Romeo and Juliet" and "Ram-Leela." The movie captures the intense passion, conflict, and ultimately, the tragic end that is characteristic of Shakespeare's work.


4. Setting: 

   While "Romeo and Juliet" is set in Verona, Italy, "Ram-Leela" is set in a fictional town in Gujarat, India. The cultural context is Indian, with the vibrant colors, music, and traditions of Gujarat playing a significant role in the film's aesthetic.


5. Tragic Ending: 

   Like "Romeo and Juliet," "Ram-Leela" ends on a tragic note, with the lovers' deaths serving as a catalyst for reconciliation between the feuding families.


Sanjay Leela Bhansali's adaptation brings the essence of Shakespeare's play into a completely different cultural milieu, blending the classic story with Indian traditions, music, and drama.

 

                  THΔΠҜ ΨΩU

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