Yash and Radhika Pandit’s Children Ayra and Yatharv Watch ‘Ramayana’ at LA Premiere for Their First-Ever Big-Screen Experience

By Entertainment Bureau

New Delhi Chronicle | Updated: October 30, 2026

For South superstar Yash and his wife, actor Radhika Pandit, the grand global premiere of Namit Malhotra’s highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of Ramayana in Los Angeles wasn’t just a professional milestone—it turned into an unforgettable family milestone. The couple’s children, Ayra and Yatharv, marked their very first big-screen theater experience by watching the epic saga at its exclusive LA premiere.

A Timeless First Cinematic Memory

The timing made the occasion doubly special, as Yatharv celebrated his birthday on October 30, alongside his sister Ayra. While the young siblings’ immediate reactions to the grand visual spectacle have been kept private, industry insiders note how poetic it is that the children’s first introduction to cinema is rooted deeply in Indian culture, heritage, and storytelling.

For generations, families across India have passed down the legends of the Ramayana, but for Ayra and Yatharv, the ancient epic has now become intertwined with their earliest memories of a dark theater, a giant screen, and the magic of movies.

A Deeply Personal Project for Yash

The premiere held profound personal significance for Yash, who not only co-produces the massive pan-Indian project through his banner but also steps into one of the most formidable roles of his career—bringing the powerful king of Lanka, Ravana, to life.

Having Yash present on the red carpet alongside co-stars Ranbir Kapoor (as Lord Rama) and Sai Pallavi (as Sita) added immense star power to the international event. However, the actor has often emphasized that sharing India’s rich cultural roots with a global audience is his ultimate driving force. Watching his own children take their absolute first steps into cinema through a project that he helped build makes this chapter of his career completely peerless.