Mumbai: Actor Yash gave fans a glimpse of his family life this Deepavali by sharing a behind-the-scenes photograph with his children, Ayra and Yatharv, from the sets of Ramayana: Part One. Dressed in his elaborate Ravana look for the film, the actor posed with his children in a candid mirror selfie, offering a rare personal moment from the sets of the ambitious epic adaptation.
Yash also shared a family photograph along with the behind-the-scenes picture and extended festive wishes to his followers. He thanked audiences for their affection and response to the film.
“Wishing you all a very Happy Deepavali. Thank you for the love,” the actor wrote in his social media post.
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A personal moment from the film sets
The photograph shows Yash in his on-screen appearance as Ravana, standing in front of a mirror with Ayra and Yatharv beside him. The children join their father in the mirror selfie, making the picture a candid family moment amid the scale and demands of the film’s production.
The post attracted attention for offering fans a glimpse of the actor away from his public appearances and the character he portrays on screen. Yash generally keeps his family life away from the spotlight, making the photographs a special Deepavali share for his followers.
The accompanying family picture added to the festive mood of the post. While the actor has been at the centre of conversations surrounding his portrayal of Ravana, the photographs highlighted a more intimate side of his life.
Yash plays Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana
Yash portrays Ravana in Ramayana: Part One, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film is the first instalment of a planned two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic and brings together a prominent cast for the retelling of the story.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi portrays Goddess Sita. The ensemble also features Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Arun Govil as King Dasharatha.
Yash’s casting as Ravana has been one of the major talking points surrounding the project. His elaborate appearance in the film, including the costume and styling, has drawn attention in promotional material and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
The actor’s Deepavali photograph provided another look at his transformation for the role, this time with his children sharing the frame.
A large-scale adaptation of the epic
Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana: Part One is a collaboration involving Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The production combines large-scale filmmaking with extensive visual effects and advanced technology to bring the world of the epic to the screen.
The film was released worldwide on November 5, 2026, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English, giving it a wide theatrical reach across India and international markets.
The two-part format allows the filmmakers to present the epic across a larger cinematic canvas, with the first instalment introducing the principal characters and establishing the world of the story.
Yash’s latest social media post comes amid the film’s theatrical run and the attention surrounding its cast and production. His festive greeting also acknowledged the audience response, while the photographs offered fans a glimpse of the family moment behind the larger-than-life Ravana appearance.
For many followers, the highlight of the post was the contrast between Yash’s imposing on-screen look and the relaxed moment he shared with Ayra and Yatharv. The Deepavali greeting thus combined a glimpse of the film’s sets with a personal celebration, giving audiences a different perspective on the actor.