*Abhishek responsible for Raavan delays?* *IndiaFM* | Friday, 24 July , 2009, 10:46
All through the year 2009, there have been speculations around Mani Ratnam's *Raavana*. While there have been talks about the film getting delayed, off late there were also mumurs around Abhishek Bachchan delaying the film further. "That's far from true though", says a source attached to the film. "There have been delays due to some reasons or other but why would Abhishek cause any trouble to his own film? He is giving his all to the film and is least responsible for any delay whatsoever." Though Mani Ratnam was unavailable for comment, it is a known fact that due to the filmmaker's health reasons, *Raavana* had to be put on hold for some time. However, now as he back and kicking, the film's shooting has also resumed. "In any case, for Abhishek, *Raavana* is special for number of reasons. He acknowledges the fact that two films that have got him the most critical acclaim in his decade long career are *Yuva* and *Guru*. The sense of respect for him as an actor came to him after these two films. Mani Ratnam is an integral part of his film repertoire and he is pushing himself harder for *Raavana*." This indeed is true, courtesy the physical challenges that Abhishek has faced for the film. While in Yuva he was asked to put on weight, in case of *Raavana* he has been instructed to get a slimmer look. Also starring Govinda and Nikhil Dwivedi in key roles, *Raavana* is supposed to be a modern take on 'Ramayana' with Abhishek in the role of *Ravana*. However, some sources have negated any similarities. With music by A. R. Rahman, the film could well see an early 2010 release. http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14901279 -- regards, Vithur
