Yash says wife Radhika Pandit is his biggest strength; calls himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’ at ‘Ramayana’ trailer launch

Actor Yash spoke about the importance of his wife, Radhika Pandit’s support during the Bengaluru trailer launch event for ‘Ramayana’. The actor humorously described their relationship, calling himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’ while comparing it to the term ‘Sitapati’. Radhika Pandit was present at the event as Yash acknowledged her role in supporting his professional choices.Yash humorously calls himself ‘Radhika Ka Pati’Yash pointed to his wife and playfully connected their relationship with the characters in the epic. He acknowledged Radhika Pandit’s presence before reflecting on how his different screen roles contrast with the person he is at home. “And our Sita is right here, Radhika! Be it Ravana, be it Raya, be it Rocky, be it Raja Huli… whatever it is, when coming home…" Yash said, as quoted by News 18, acknowledging his wife before speaking about her encouragement. The actor then explained his reference to ‘Sitapati’, using it to make a lighthearted observation about surnames and marriage. “Nowadays we put our surnames on women, but in that era it was the reverse—Sitapati! Isn’t it? Just like that, we are Radhikapati!”Yash speaks about Radhika Pandit's supportBeyond the humour, Yash highlighted how important a supportive partner is when an actor takes creative risks. He pointed to the demands of pursuing unconventional ideas and experimenting with different characters. His remarks suggested that encouragement at home plays a significant role in helping him explore unfamiliar territory on screen. The actor also connected that support to his decision to portray Ravana in ‘Ramayana’. The role marks a significant choice for Yash as he joins a large-scale adaptation of the Indian epic. “Wherever you go, I think if you don’t have that strength at home, if you don’t have that support… because of our crazy ideas, the experiments we do… now, after all this, I’m going and playing Ravana!" Yash said.Yash plays Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's filmDirected by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ is planned as a two-part cinematic project, with Yash taking on the role of Ravana. Ranbir Kapoor will portray Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita. ‘Ramayana: Part One’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The second instalment is planned to arrive during Diwali 2027.On the other hand, Yash was last seen in ‘Toxic’, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film received mixed responses from audiences.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!