Ravan encourage Ram on the sets of ‘Ravana’

Even though the shooting of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ravana’ is almost complete and its postproduction work is in full progress, this whole episode is an unforgettable incident - something which the cast and crew will remember for a long time.

Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan showed exemplary courage as he came forward to help co-star Vikram, who was feeling dizzy while shooting a spine-chilling scene at a 2000 feet high cliff. In Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavana’, Abhishek Bachchan plays Raavana and South superstar Vikram plays Ram.

“There was a vital sequence in which Vikram had to climb down a 2000 feet high cliff. Action director Sham Kaushal had taken all necessary precautions to make sure there was minimal risk involved for the actors but he didn’t know Vikram had a vertigo problem. Being a thorough professional, Vikram did not outright refuse to do the shot, but his anxiety while doing the rehearsals was sensed by co-star Abhishek Bachchan, with whom he shares a great working relationship.”

Incidentally, it was Abhishek who stepped up by volunteering to do the risky stunt himself as, “Despite not being required for the shot, Abhishek began climbing down the mountain and asked Vikram to follow suit. All the while, Abhishek, who was not in the frame, showed by example how the shot should be done. Vikram, who was feeling much more relaxed about the whole thing, gave a perfect shot,” added the source.