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'Attempt To Make Ancient Epic For New Generation': Ramayana Designers Rimple & Harpreet Narulah Defend Backlash Over Sita & Kaikeyi's Blouse
24htopnews | August 4, 2026 12:09 AM CST

Costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narulah have responded to the online criticism surrounding Ramayana's costumes, particularly Sita's blouse and Kaikeyi's look. The duo said their designs were guided by artistic interpretation rather than archaeological accuracy, adding that every costume was created with symbolic intent. They urged audiences to watch the film before forming opinions.

The first glimpse of may have wowed audiences with its scale, but it also opened the floodgates to debate over the film's costume choices. From Sai Pallavi's Sita wearing a blouse to Lara Dutta's Kaikeyi drawing comparisons with television serial characters, social media has been busy dissecting every detail.

Now, the costume designers behind , Rimple and Harpreet Narula, have responded to the criticism, explaining that every creative decision was rooted in interpretation rather than historical recreation.

Ramayana designers Rimple & Harpreet Narula react to trolls

Speaking about the reactions to , Rimple said the team anticipated conversations from the moment the project was announced. According to her, is an epic that has existed in the public imagination for generations, making it natural for audiences to have strong opinions about everything from casting to costumes and visual effects.


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