Vivek Oberoi praises Nitesh Tiwari on his birthday, calls ‘Ramayana’ shoot magical

On the occasion of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's birthday, Vivek Oberoi took to social media to share a warm and heartfelt message, using the opportunity to also open up about his experience of working on the highly anticipated mythological epic ‘Ramayana’. The actor described the entire journey of shooting the film as nothing short of magical, painting a picture of sets that felt deeply spiritual and transformative. Vivek also expressed his belief that ‘Ramayana’ is poised to take Indian cinema to a whole new level on the global stage. In the Ranbir Kapoor starrer, Vivek will be seen playing the role of Vidyutjihva, the husband of Surpanakha.The actor took to X to wish Nitesh on his birthday and used the occasion to speak about what makes the director so special. He talked about Nitesh's vision, humility, and his ability to tell stories. “They say a director holds a mirror to the world of cinema, but with you, Nitesh Bhai, your canvas transcends ordinary storytelling. Your art and your vision are truly out of this world. The way you look at a story, the depth, the scale, and the absolute purity of human emotion you capture is rare. It takes a master to weave such a profound creative vision with absolute humility,” Vivek wrote.He further added, “Working with you during Ramayana has been nothing short of magical. Stepping onto your set felt less like a shoot and more like being a part of something spiritual and transformative. Your guidance, your clarity, and that calm, anchoring energy you bring to the chaos of filmmaking truly brought magic to life for all of us. It is an experience I will always hold close to my heart….Happy birthday @niteshtiwari22, cheers to a successful year!”.Ramayana Part 1 is gearing up for a grand Diwali 2026 release. Alongside Ranbir and Vivek, the film boasts an impressive cast that includes Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey.