Deepika Chikhalia: Original Sita Deepika Chikhalia endorses ‘phenomenal’ Sai Pallavi and Ranbir Kapoor for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’: ‘Both will portray their characters very well’ | Hindi Movie News
Deepika Chikhalia, who became a household name for her portrayal of Goddess Sita Ramanand SagarThe iconic 1987 TV series ‘Ramayan’ has thrown its weight behind the upcoming big screen adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The veteran actress has expressed full confidence Sai Pallavi i Ranbir Kapoorwho will play Sita and Lord Ram respectively in the highly anticipated film.
Deepika Chikhalia supports Sai Pallavi and Ranbir Kapoor
Speaking to IANS while promoting her upcoming film ‘Tera Mera Nata’, Deepika Chikhalia was all praise for the two lead actors. She said, “Both are very good actors. I have seen Sai Pallavi’s work and she is a phenomenal actress. Ranbir Kapoor is also an excellent actor. I am sure both of them will play their characters very well.”
Deepika Chikhalia on the timeless appeal of ‘Ramayan’
Deepika Chikhalia also reflected on why the epic continues to resonate across generations. She shared, “I am lucky to have had the opportunity to portray such a character. People have given me immense love and acceptance. Ramayan is a story that can be retold in every era in a new way. It has been done before and will continue to be done because its foundation is based on faith and values.”
Deepika Chikhalia on people touching her feet decades later
The actress spoke of a deeply personal experience, people continue to bow to her in reverence for the character she played. She said, “Initially, I found it difficult to understand why people were touching my feet. But later I realized that they were not expressing reverence for Deepika; they were expressing their devotion to Sita Mata. I respect their emotions. It is their love and faith.”
More about “Ramayana”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey in the lead roles. The first part of the epic saga will hit the theaters during Diwali this year.
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