India, July 18 -- Imagine waiting for a film trailer but the film has already been part of hundreds of conversations, debates and controversies even before its first glimpse arrives. That has been the journey of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The much-awaited trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 is finally arriving today. The grand trailer launch event is being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with the makers and several members of the star-studded cast expected to attend.

But before audiences finally get to see Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film has already travelled through a long road of discussions, criticism and controversies. From casting choices to old statements resurfacing, here's everything that kept Ramayana in...