Indira Krishnan defends Sita's warrior portrayal in Ramayana
- Indira Krishnan admits she initially struggled to see Sita as a warrior.
- Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part I has earned over 600 crore worldwide.
- Mukesh Khanna criticized the film for deviating from Valmiki's Ramayana.
- Indira Krishnan defended the film's portrayal of strong female characters.
- Sai Pallavi trained specifically for the film's graceful sword-fighting sequences.
Actor Indira Krishnan stated she never perceived the character Sita as a warrior until she watched the combat scene performed by Sai Pallavi in the movie Ramayana. The film includes sequences where the character wields a sword and fights enemies, a creative choice that has sparked debate among viewers.
The creative choice to have Sita wield a sword and fight enemies has sparked debate among viewers.
Ramayana: Part I surpasses 600 crore worldwide
Mukesh Khanna objects to departures from Valmiki's epic
Actor Mukesh Khanna objects to the sword-fighting scene and urged filmmakers to stop inserting their own narratives into the traditional Valmiki Ramayana.
He argued that the sequence of Sita fighting demons does not appear in Valmiki’s original text. While the producer cited the Adbhuta Ramayana to justify the creative choice, Khanna contended that only Valmiki’s version is original.
Khanna compared the alteration of the story to fabricating religious texts like the Bible or the Quran.
Indira Krishnan explains creative choices for female characters
Indira Krishnan explained that filmmakers wanted to show that Sita is not weak, noting she comes from a family of warriors where a girl learns sword-play. Krishnan said she grew up watching the television version of the story and did not see Sita as a warrior, making it difficult to connect with the fight scene initially.
Krishnan stated that every woman in the film possesses her own strength and none are depicted as weak. She noted that the film portrays Kaushalya as confident and strong rather than just an emotional, sad-faced mother.
Krishnan argued that the importance of Kaushalya extends beyond the number of her scenes. Rama is sometimes addressed as "Kaushalya nandan Rama," and the film highlights her presence in scenes between Kaikeyi and Manthara.
The film also depicts Kaikasi, the mother of Ravana, as a warrior, a choice that surprised many viewers. Krishnan praised the performance of Shobana as Kaikasi and noted that Surpanakha is shown as proud of being the sister of Ravana, only appearing weak after seeing Rama.
Krishnan said the makers did not alter history or mythology but highlighted what a woman should be. She expressed satisfaction that none of her scenes were edited out, confirming that director Nitesh Tiwari fulfilled his promise to keep Kaushalya visible in every frame until Rama leaves Ayodhya.
Sai Pallavi discusses training for sword-fighting scenes
Sai Pallavi discussed her training for the sword-fighting sequences with comedian Zarna Garg. Pallavi said stunt directors aimed for a graceful, dance-like quality in the action. She added that portraying a different version of Sita felt good for the current generation.
Indira Krishnan's background in Indian cinema
Indira Krishnan is an actor who appeared in the films "Animal" and "Tere Naam".
Frequently Asked Questions
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