Ajinkya Deo Says Guru Vishwamitra Makes This Dussehra Special
Ajinkya Deo says playing Guru Vishwamitra in Ramayana: Rise of Legend gives this Dussehra a deeper meaning, and he has shared his first look.
For Ajinkya Deo, Vijayadashami carries a personal charge this year that goes beyond the usual festive wishes. The actor, a familiar face in Marathi and Hindi cinema, is stepping into one of Indian storytelling’s most closely watched roles, and he says it changes how the day sits with him.
A role that gives Dussehra a deeper meaning
In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Deo explained the festival’s enduring message: the victory of righteousness over wrongdoing, no matter how strong the darkness may seem. “Dussehra reminds us that dharma ultimately triumphs over adharma,” he said.
This year, the thought feels immediate rather than abstract. Deo will be seen as Guru Vishwamitra in Ramayana: Rise of Legend, the Ranbir Kapoor-led retelling from Namit Malhotra. For him, playing the sage at a moment when the epic is being introduced to a new generation makes the celebration feel extra special.
A first look timed to Navratri
The actor marked the occasion by sharing his first look as Guru Vishwamitra on Instagram. The caption kept it simple: “Happy Navratri From Guru Vishwamitra to the world.” The reveal gives fans an early sense of how Deo will inhabit a figure tied to the Ramayana’s larger journey.
Here is why the update matters for fans:
- Deo plays Guru Vishwamitra in Ramayana: Rise of Legend, led by Ranbir Kapoor.
- He says the film’s retelling for a younger audience is what makes this Dussehra feel different.
- His first look arrived on Dussehra, linking the reveal to the festival itself.
- The release is now under a month away, according to the update.
A career across languages and epics
Deo’s filmography runs through Marathi and Hindi titles including Shabas Sunbai, Ringa Ringa, Maherchi Sadi, Bandhan, Lapandav and Tanhaji. Most recently, he played Bipin Naria in Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam. Ramayana: Rise of Legend marks another scale shift, placing him in a big-screen mythological retelling.
The festival promise
Deo signed off with a wish that ties the festival’s mythology to everyday life: the hope that everyone can overcome the “Ravana within.” It is a fitting note for a day built on the idea that difficult battles, inner or outer, can be won. By connecting a seasonal greeting to a role, he turned a brief festival post into an introduction to a character audiences will soon meet fully.
Source: Bollywood Bubble
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