She expressed that she is not very enthusiastic about the idea of Ramayam being retold.In an interview with India Today, Dipika stated that she is quite disillusioned by people making Ramayan, as she doesn’t think one should be doing it.
“People are making a mess of it,” she said.
Dipika stated one should not be making Ramayan again and again, as every time, there is an attempt to bring something new to it, be it a new story, a new angle, or a new look.
She added that there are several stories one can talk about other than Ramayan.
Why only Ramayan?” Dipika said.Nitesh Tiwari’s film ‘Ramayan’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles has been making headlines ever since its announcement.
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Actor Dipika Chikhlia , who essayed the role of Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's TV show Ramayan has now shared her views on the upcoming film based on the same epic. She expressed that she is not very enthusiastic about the idea of Ramayam being retold.In an interview with India Today, Dipika stated that she is quite disillusioned by people making Ramayan, as she doesn’t think one should be doing it. “People are making a mess of it,” she said. Dipika stated one should not be making Ramayan again and again, as every time, there is an attempt to bring something new to it, be it a new story, a new angle, or a new look. She cited the example of the pink colour satin saree Kriti Sanon wore in ‘Adipurush’ and Saif Ali Khan’s look. “But then what you are doing is you're spoiling that whole impact of what Ramayan is all about,” she said.She also added that one should not tamper around with religious texts. She added that there are several stories one can talk about other than Ramayan. “I don't think one should be doing it and just leave it aside. Just don't do this. There are so many stories that you can talk about besides Ramayan. Speak about a lot of freedom fighters. There's so much that one can talk about; unsung heroes who were valiant in history for freedom. Why only Ramayan?” Dipika said.Nitesh Tiwari’s film ‘Ramayan’ featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles has been making headlines ever since its announcement. The film is expected to release in October 2027.
