Shiamak Davar Shares Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Yash's Ravana Tandav in Ramayana
The much-anticipated film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, continues to generate excitement among audiences, with Yash's powerful portrayal of Ravana emerging as one of its major highlights. Adding to the buzz, celebrated choreographer Shiamak Davar has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of Ravana Tandav, offering audiences a closer look at the creative process behind the spectacular dance sequence.
Known for his distinctive choreography and innovative movement techniques, Shiamak Davar is the creative force behind Ravana Tandav, choreographed for Yash. Sharing a video from the making of the sequence on social media, the National Award-winning choreographer described the experience as a memorable milestone in his artistic journey.
In his heartfelt social media note, Davar called the experience an "extraordinary creative exploration of power, precision, aggression and rhythm." He further explained how the choreography was designed to bring alive one of mythology's most complex and compelling characters through movement.
"There are moments in an artist's journey that stay with you forever. Ramayana has given me one of those moments. Creating the movement language for Ravan's Tandav, choreographed for Yash, was an extraordinary creative exploration of power, precision, aggression and rhythm, bringing alive one of mythology's most complex and compelling characters," he wrote.
Shiamak Davar also expressed gratitude to producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari for making him part of the ambitious cinematic project. He praised Yash's performance, describing the actor as a "phenomenal talent" and sharing how much he valued the opportunity to collaborate with him.
"The world has witnessed your brilliance, and it has been an absolute privilege to be part of this wonderful journey with you," Davar added while acknowledging Yash.
The choreographer also extended his appreciation to his entire team, recognising their contribution in bringing the energetic and visually striking Tandav performance to life. Concluding his note, he reflected on the significance of being associated with a timeless story like Ramayana.
"Some stories are timeless. To have contributed to one, brought its characters to life through movement and shared this journey with such extraordinary people is something I will cherish forever. Jai Shri Ram!" he wrote.
Yash's Ravana Tandav Becomes a Major Highlight of Ramayana
Yash's portrayal of Ravana and the powerful Tandav sequence have generated considerable excitement on social media. Several glimpses of the performance have attracted attention, with audiences appreciating the combination of the actor's commanding screen presence and Shiamak Davar's high-energy choreography.
The sequence brings together expressive movements, precision, aggression and rhythm to capture the intensity and larger-than-life personality of Ravana. The creative collaboration between Yash and Shiamak Davar has added another exciting dimension to Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious retelling of the Indian epic.
With the behind-the-scenes video offering a glimpse into the effort behind the sequence, anticipation surrounding the film continues to grow.
Ramayana is currently running in theatres.
Watch Shiamak Davar's Behind-the-Scenes Video:
Instagram – Ravana Tandav Making