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Ramayana teaser earns OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia’s approval after earlier doubts; calls it ‘grand’ and ‘beautiful’ | Bollywood News

Ramayana teaser earns OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia’s approval after earlier doubts; calls it ‘grand’ and ‘beautiful’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiApr 3, 2026 10:07 AM IST Amid the Dhurandhar frenzy that has revitalised an ailing Bollywood, the makers of director Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana have unveiled an enchanting teaser for the epic action-adventure franchise, introducing Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and heralding the industry’s potential return to its glory days. Although the teaser was crafted to offer a closer look at the actor’s portrayal of Rama and how he has handled the character, the promo video also provided a sneak peek into the expansive world of the two-part film franchise, promising an experience unlike anything Indian cinema has offered thus far. Dipika Chikhlia praises Ramayana teaser While the teaser drew polarising reactions online, actor Dipika Chikhlia has now stepped forward to share her thoughts on it. For the unfamiliar, Dipika is best known for her portrayal of Sita, opposite Arun Govil’s Rama, in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic television series Ramayan. “I watched the teaser, and it’s very grand,” she shared during a conversation with India Today. Ramayana teaser breakdown: Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama immersing ashes, King Dashratha’s …

Ramayan’s Dipika Chikhlia says she isn’t interested in a role in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film: ‘You are known as Sita, you should die as Sita’ | Bollywood News

Ramayan’s Dipika Chikhlia says she isn’t interested in a role in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer film: ‘You are known as Sita, you should die as Sita’ | Bollywood News

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Dipika Chikhlia, who is best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Doordarshan show Ramayan, is still recognised for her character by the masses. Though it has been over three decades since Dipika played that role, she shared in a recent interview that people still call her ‘Sita’ wherever she goes and seek her blessings as if she is a goddess. Arun Govil, who played Ram alongside her in that show, will soon be seen playing another role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Bollywood film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, and when Dipika was asked if she wanted to be a part of that project, she said she believes she should “die as Sita.” Dipika said that a few years ago, she was offered another serial based on Ramayan where the makers wanted her to play Kaushalya. Dipika shared with Siddharth Kannan that at first, she was “confused” but her brother told her, “You are known as Sita, and you should die as Sita.” Dipika said that she believes no other iteration of Ramayan will be as popular …

Hritik Yadav REVEALS Dipika Chikhlia fired him from Dhartiputra Nandini due to THIS big reason, says ‘Emotional toll was…’ [Exclusive]

Hritik Yadav REVEALS Dipika Chikhlia fired him from Dhartiputra Nandini due to THIS big reason, says ‘Emotional toll was…’ [Exclusive]

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Actor Hritik Yadav, who is currently seen essaying a pivotal role in Apollena, has opened up about his exit from Dhartiputra Nandini. He revealed that producer Dipika Chikhlia let him go after a bold scene from a previous web series surfaced on the internet. However, according to Hritik, that was just part of the story. Also Read – Former Sita Dipika Chiklia reacts on Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana, ‘I don’t think people should… ‘ He spoke to BollywoodLife about the details of what happened with him on the sets. He said, “Dhartiputra Nandini was a great show, and I played a parallel lead. The storyline, especially the love triangle drama, was performing well and received positive feedback. However, an unexpected incident occurred. A senior co-actor from the show, someone I deeply respected – she’s the same age as my grandmother- allegedly circulated a viral clip of a scene I had done in the past with the cast and crew. I always held her in high regard, so this was surprising and disappointing.” Also Read – Ramayan …

Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in Ramayan, reacts to Ranbir Kapoor’s epic-drama: ‘People are making a mess of it’ | Bollywood

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Dipika Chikhlia rose to fame in the late 80s for her portrayal of Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show Ramayan, based on sage Valmiki’s ancient text. Dipika, in a recent interview with India Today, shared her views on Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film based on the same epic. She said that people shouldn’t tamper with religious texts. (Also read: Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana made on budget of around ₹835 crore; film to release in 2027: Report) Dipika Chikhlia has said that Ramayan shouldn’t be remade again and again. Dipika Chikhlia cautions against tampering with Ramayan Dipika spoke about the reason behind why she doesn’t like the idea of Ramayan being remade and told, “Honestly, I am quite disillusioned by people who keep making Ramayan because I don’t think you should be doing it. People are making a mess of it. I don’t think people should be making Ramayan again and again because every time they make it, they want to bring in something new; a new story, a new angle, a new look. Like for Kriti …

Akshay K Agarwal feels blessed to direct Ramayan’s Ram, Sita, Laxman

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Director Akshay K Agarwal feels elated for getting to shoot with legendary actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri in a special music video ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The three Ramayan stars who played Ram, Sita and Laxman respectively, are reuniting after 35 years onscreen for the song titled Humare Ram Aaye Hai. Shot in Ayodhya over three-days, the video is about celebration. Akshay K Agarwal recently worked with Ramayan actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri “Ram, Sita and Laxman have come to Ayodhya that’s soaked in a celebratory mood. We’ve tried to show that these mythological characters still exist in human form in the current times. We aren’t showing them in any traditional avatar,” Agarwal told us, revealing that Ayodhya in the video is decked up ahead of their arrival. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Agarwal, who has also directed music videos such as Ganraj and Wo Ishq, added that despite being senior actors, the trio was …

Lord Ram is our pride and culture: ‘Ramayan’ actor Arun Govil | Bollywood

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The actor, who became a household name after essaying the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan”, has been invited for the grand event along with his co-star Dipika Chikhlia, who portrayed Goddess Sita in the 1987 TV serial. HT Image “Lord Ram is our pride, culture, country’s identity, and self-respect. The courage of Lord Ram, the seriousness, the thought process, the respect given to elders, and all these elements that are in our culture… Everything is Ram,” Govil told PTI in an interview. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here The 66-year-old actor said he was not the first choice to play Lord Ram in the classic show. “I had told Ramanand Sagar ji in the beginning itself that I only wanted to play the character of Lord Ram… When I was rejected, the role was offered to somebody else. But, I was brought back for the role,” he recalled. While “Ramayan” brought Govil love and adulation, roles also dried up for him as it was difficult for …

Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia invited to Ram temple consecration ceremony

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The festival of Diwali is coming early this year, says Ramayan star Dipika Chikhlia, who is looking forward to attending the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. She became famous for her role as Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan 36 years ago. (Also Read | Rajinikanth invited to Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya, BJP leader Ra.Arjunamurthy shares pics) Dipika Chikhlia played Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Dipika confirmed that she has been invited to the grand ceremony. She is likely to be accompanied by Arun Govil, who had essayed the role of Lord Ram in the classic television show, which spanned 78 episodes on Doordarshan. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “Yes, we have been invited to Ayodhya on January 22… It will be something magical and a historic moment,” Dipika told PTI in an interview. “I have always said that I am very blessed that I could play Sita ji in Ramayan. It has been a …

OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia On Adipurush Row: "Ramayana Is Not For Entertainment"

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The Ramayana is not for entertainment and filmmakers should avoid coming up with new iterations every few years, says actor Dipika Chikhlia, who became famous for her role as Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan 36 years ago. Wading into the controversy over Adipurush, the film directed by Om Raut and fronted by Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, she said any kind of deviance from the Hindu epic will encounter criticism. “Every time it is going to come back on screen, be it for TV or movie, it is going to have something which is going to hurt people because you are not going to make a replica of the Ramayana that we made,” Chikhlia told PTI. Adipurush a lavish multilingual retelling of the Ramayana, has come under attack for its dialogue, colloquial language and representation of some characters from the much-loved mythological epic. As attention again focused on various versions of the Ramayana – animated, small screen and big — Chikhlia shared a video of hers dressed as Sita in a hark back to the role …

Ramayan Star Dipika Chikhlia Shares Video Dressed As Sita. “No One Can Replace You,” Says The Internet

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Still from a video shared by Dipika Chikhlia. (courtesy: dipikachikhliatopiwala) Television actress Dipika Chikhlia rose to prominence by playing the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan in 1987. The cast of the iconic show has come to be recognised by their characters in the mythological drama and decades later continue to be loved and respected for their portrayal of the revered figures. Now, as another interpretation of Ramayana is running in theatres across the world in the form of Adipurush, several admirers of the epic are looking back fondly at the show. With Adipurush drawing negative feedback for its retelling of the epic, Dipika Chikhlia has now treated fans to a video in which she has once again stepped into the shoes of Sita. In the video, the actress is seen dressed in saffron robes as she did in the original with the song Ram Siya Ram from Adipurush, playing in the background. In the caption, Dipika Chikhlia wrote, “This post is on public demand … I am grateful for the love I have …

Dipika Chikhlia on reuniting with Arun Govil after 35 years: People still don’t look at us as “normal people” | Bollywood

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After 35 years, actors Dipika Chikhlia and Arun Govil who played God Sita and Ram respectively on Ramanand’s Ramayan, are acting together again. The two will be seen in a courtroom drama Notice, playing bickering husband and wife. “It is a lovely movie. It’s about a husband and wife and how they have a legal problem with the government,” Chikhlia says. Dipika Chikhlia on reuniting with Arun Govil after 35 years: People still don’t look at us as “normal people” Ask her how it feels to be acting with Govil after a long time and she says, “We have done a lot of appearances together after Covid, however, acting wise this is the first time we are coming together. So much has changed. When he played Ram, he was much younger and used to constantly smile. Today, we are much older. His character is also an impatient, angry person. Interestingly both of us do not need to have any Godly feeling or smile constantly on screen. I’m firing him, screaming at him on screen, and …