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Actress Deepika Chikhalia Claims Sita's Curly Hair Not in Tulsidas' Ramayan
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:03 AM
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Actress Deepika Chikhalia, on the TV show Sai Palla, clarified that the depiction of Sita with curly hair is not mentioned in Tulsidas' epic Ramayan. She stressed that the portrayal is a modern creative choice.
Deepika Chikhalia spoke on the popular television program Sai Palla, addressing a common misconception about the character of Sita in the classic epic. She stated that the image of Sita with curly hair is not found in the original text of Tulsidas' Ramayan.
The actress explained that while various artistic renditions over the years have portrayed Sita with different hairstyles, the original scripture does not describe her hair as curly. She emphasized that such variations are often the result of contemporary interpretations and artistic license.
Chikhalia's comments came after a wave of social media posts claiming that the epic described Sita with curly hair. She urged viewers to refer to the original verses for accurate information.
The statement highlights the ongoing dialogue between traditional texts and modern portrayals, reminding audiences that artistic representations can differ from scriptural descriptions.
The actress explained that while various artistic renditions over the years have portrayed Sita with different hairstyles, the original scripture does not describe her hair as curly. She emphasized that such variations are often the result of contemporary interpretations and artistic license.
Chikhalia's comments came after a wave of social media posts claiming that the epic described Sita with curly hair. She urged viewers to refer to the original verses for accurate information.
The statement highlights the ongoing dialogue between traditional texts and modern portrayals, reminding audiences that artistic representations can differ from scriptural descriptions.