Lara Dutta Responds to Ramayana Costume Criticism and Defends Warrior Sita Portrayal
Lara Dutta, portraying Kaikeyi in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One, has addressed criticism over the film's costume choices, particularly her modern-looking attire. She explained that the designs were intentional, reflecting Kaikeyi's distinct background, and urged audiences not to focus on minor details in such a large project. Dutta also defended Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Sita as a warrior princess, highlighting historical possibilities of royal women receiving combat training. She shared her enthusiasm for the role and behind-the-scenes experiences during filming.
First-hand measurement across 10 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 12 Nov, 05:31 am. Other outlets followed.