Actor Dev Sharma, who portrays Lord Ram in the mythological film Shri Ramayan Katha, has spoken openly about his personal faith and his comfort in expressing it publicly. Speaking in Mumbai on 2 October 2026, Sharma said he is a proud Sanatani and feels no hesitation in chanting Jai Shri Ram aloud.

The 'Don' Analogy

Sharma drew a vivid comparison with the iconic character of Don as portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan and later by Shah Rukh Khan, to illustrate how the same belief can be expressed in different ways. 'If you have seen Amitabh Bachchan's Don, when the first Don came, the song was loud and high-pitched. In a way, they had to shout and tell people, 'Main Hoon Don.' When Shah Rukh sir's Don came, the song was very smooth and in a toned-down manner as 'Main Hoon Don', without any high pitch and calmly,' he said.

Applying this to his own faith, Sharma added, 'So, instead of shouting and saying that I am Sanatani, calmly accepting that I believe in my God, that I am not ashamed of it, and that I am very proud of it is always better. It makes no difference.'

Individual Expression of Faith

Sharma was careful to acknowledge that his approach is not prescriptive. 'But I think this is our individual take. If someone wants to shout and say it, there is no problem. If someone wants to keep it inside himself and softly make a point about his belief and faith, there is no problem,' he noted.

He went further, expressing broad respect for religious practice across the board: 'For me, that person is as good as going to the temple three times and chanting the mala 108 times. I like that too. And I also like the one who prays five times a day, because at least he is doing his worship.'

Making His Own Position Clear

Leaving no ambiguity about his personal stance, Sharma stated, 'Basically, this is an individual take on how to present it. There is no harm in saying that I am a Sanatani, and I am not ashamed of chanting Jai Shri Ram out loud in public.'

About Shri Ramayan Katha

Shri Ramayan Katha, released on 25 September, is a screen adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. The film features Anjali Arora as Mata Sita and Rajniesh Duggal as Ravana, with Sheel Verma and Nirbhay Wadhwa among the other members of the cast. Since its release, the film has drawn online debate over its visual effects and the research underpinning its presentation, with some viewers criticising the quality of its VFX. Sharma has previously spoken about the weight of responsibility that comes with portraying one of the most revered figures in Indian culture.

As the film continues to generate discussion, Sharma's candid remarks on faith and identity are likely to keep him — and the project — in the public conversation.