Ramayana Director Defends Sai Pallavi's Warrior Sita Amid Mixed Reactions
Nitesh Tiwari's film Ramayana, featuring Sai Pallavi as Sita, has sparked debate over its portrayal of Sita as a warrior. Tiwari defends this depiction, citing lesser-known versions of the epic like the Sanskrit Adbhuta Ramayana and Odia Bilanka Ramayana, where Sita embodies cosmic Shakti and fights demons. While some, including original Sita actress Dipika Chikhlia, expressed reservations about this portrayal, others like actor Dhanush praised Sai Pallavi's performance and devotion. Sai Pallavi herself shared personal reflections on playing the role.
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