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'Sitaji With Curly Hair Is Not...': OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia REACTS To Sai Pallavi's Ramayana Casting
24htopnews | July 24, 2026 7:09 PM CST

Dipika Chikhlia said Sai Pallavi is a "phenomenal actor" but admitted she is unsure whether the actress fits her image of Sita in Ramayana. She also said Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan will always weigh heavily on any new adaptation and noted that Sita is not described as having curly hair.

ActressDipika Chikhlia, who became a household name after playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar's iconic Ramayan, has shared her thoughts on Sai Pallavi stepping into the same role in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayana. While praising Sai'S acting abilities, Dipika admitted that she is yet to be convinced about how the actress will look as the character.

Dipika Chikhlia On Sai Pallavi As Sita In Ramayana

Dipika shared that she has seen Sai's work and called her a "phenomenal actor." However, she admitted that she does not know how Saiwould look as Sita, adding that only after seeing her in the film would audiences be able to understand her portrayal. "At present, I have no clue," she said.

Referring to Tulsidas' Ramayan, Dipika added that the description of Sita mentions specific physical features, including almond-shaped eyes, a certain height, hair and complexion. "That’s what Ramanand Sagar was looking for, and he saw it in me. I know all of them are good actors. If they fit the bill, then it’s good," she told Variety India.


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