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Dipika Chikhlia Criticises Sai Pallavi’s Sita Look, Says Ramayana Doesn’t Mention Curly Hair
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 04:05 PM
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Actress Dipika Chikhlia has called out Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita, arguing that the epic Ramayana does not describe Sita with curly hair. The comment comes as the film’s makers continue to promote the actress’s look.
Dipika Chikhlia, a well‑known actress, has publicly questioned the authenticity of Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita in the upcoming film. She stated that the epic Ramayana does not describe Sita as having curly hair, implying that the actress’s look deviates from the traditional depiction.
The comment was made during a media interaction where Chikhlia highlighted the importance of staying true to the source material. She added that the filmmakers should consider the original descriptions to maintain cultural accuracy.
Sai Pallavi’s portrayal has already attracted attention for its fresh take on the mythological character. While the makers emphasize the actor’s natural charm, Chikhlia’s remarks have sparked debate among fans and critics alike.
The film’s production team has not yet responded to the criticism, but the conversation has intensified discussions about artistic interpretation versus textual fidelity in contemporary Indian cinema.
The comment was made during a media interaction where Chikhlia highlighted the importance of staying true to the source material. She added that the filmmakers should consider the original descriptions to maintain cultural accuracy.
Sai Pallavi’s portrayal has already attracted attention for its fresh take on the mythological character. While the makers emphasize the actor’s natural charm, Chikhlia’s remarks have sparked debate among fans and critics alike.
The film’s production team has not yet responded to the criticism, but the conversation has intensified discussions about artistic interpretation versus textual fidelity in contemporary Indian cinema.