‘People might not accept Sita with curly hair…’, says old Sita Deepika Chikhalia on Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.


These days, there is a lot of discussion in the cinema world about the much talked about film ‘Ramayana’ being made under the direction of Nitish Tiwari. Just before the release of the film’s trailer, a big statement has come out from actress Deepika Chikhalia, who became revered in every household by playing the immortal character of Mother Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s mythological serial ‘Ramayana’. In an interview given to ‘Variety India’, Deepika has openly expressed her opinion on actress Sai Pallavi’s role of Sita in the new ‘Ramayana’. Along with this, he has also spoken openly about Arun Govil’s return to the mythological world as King Dasharatha and his old memories.

Deepika said on Sai Pallavi becoming Sita – It is too early to say anything without seeing the performance

When Deepika Chikhlia was asked during the interview what she thought about seeing Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita in the new film, she praised Sai Pallavi and called her a very talented actress. However, he also added that it would not be right to comment on the casting decision of any actor without seeing his performance. Deepika said that she has seen Sai Pallavi’s work before and she is very good, but how she will look on screen as Sita can be said clearly only after the release of the film and seeing her acting.

Referring to Tulsidas’s Ramayana, he explained the traditional image of Mother Sita.

Taking her point forward, Deepika Chikhalia cited the description of Mother Sita in Tulsidas’s Ramayana. He told that in that book, Sita ji’s appearance like almond eyes, a special height and a special kind of beauty have been mentioned. Ramanand Sagar was also looking for an actress with similar qualities for his show, which he saw in me. Deepika also expressed apprehension that in the minds of today’s young generation, there is a special and traditional image of Sita from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, in such a situation, it remains to be seen how easily the audience will be able to accept Sai Pallavi’s look as ‘Curly-haired Sita’ in the new film.

What did TV’s Sita say about the old legacy and star cast?

Deepika believes that the legacy of her ‘Ramayana’ is still alive in the hearts of the audience, especially when it was telecast again on TV during the Covid pandemic, today’s young generation also gave it a lot of love and the same old image of Sita ji has permanently settled in their minds. Let us tell you that in this mega-budget film of Nitish Tiwari, Ranbir Kapoor is going to be seen as Lord Ram, while Yash will play the role of the dreaded villain Ravana. Apart from this, Sunny Deol will be seen in the role of Bajrangbali Hanuman and Ravi Dubey will be seen in the role of Laxman in the film. This much awaited film is all set to be released in theaters on the special occasion of Diwali this year.