Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Dipika Chikhlia on Sai Pallavi as Sita
Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the famous TV show Ramayan, talked about Sai Pallavi playing Sita in a new movie.
She said Sai Pallavi is a great actress but we'll only know if she fits the role after seeing her.
Dipika also mentioned that her role as Sita has become her identity.
She thinks the old Ramayan will influence how people see the new movie.
The new movie, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash and will be released in two parts.
Dipika Chikhlia praised Sai Pallavi's acting but is unsure about her visual fit as Sita.
Chikhlia's role as Sita in the 1987 Ramayan has become her lifelong identity.
The legacy of the 1987 Ramayan will influence the reception of Nitesh Tiwari's adaptation.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana will be a massive production released in two parts.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.
- Who
- Dipika Chikhlia, Sai Pallavi, Nitesh Tiwari
- What
- Discussion on Sai Pallavi's casting as Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To adapt the epic Ramayana for modern audiences
Traditionalists
Modern Adaptors
Visual Representation of Sita
Traditionalists
Sita should adhere to the traditional description from Tulsidas' Ramayana, including specific physical traits.
Modern Adaptors
Modern adaptations can reinterpret the character's appearance to suit contemporary audiences.
Impact of Legacy
Traditionalists
The 1987 Ramayan series will heavily influence audience expectations and reception of new adaptations.
Modern Adaptors
New adaptations should be judged on their own merits and not be overshadowed by past versions.
- Actress
- Dipika Chikhlia
- Role
- Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan
- New Adaptation
- Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
- Lead Actors
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
- Release Plan
- Two-part release
