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Deepika Chikhlia Breaks Free from ‘Sita’ Image, Seeks Stronger Roles
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:44 AM
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Actress Deepika Chikhlia, long associated with the role of Sita, says she wants to play powerful characters in films and OTT platforms. She also revealed a surprising incident where she was asked to wear a swimsuit for a shoot.
Deepika Chikhlia, who has been type‑cast as Sita in the Ramayana for over four decades, told reporters she is ready to move beyond that iconic image.
The actress said she is now focusing on roles that showcase her strength and versatility, both in cinema and on OTT platforms.
During the interview, Chikhlia shared a surprising anecdote from her early career: a director had asked her to wear a swimsuit for a shoot, a request she found uncomfortable and which highlighted the type of roles she had to navigate.
Chikhlia expressed her desire to break away from the traditional portrayal of women in Indian cinema and to take on characters that challenge societal expectations.
She added that her upcoming projects will reflect this new direction, aiming to give audiences a fresh perspective on her acting range.
The actress said she is now focusing on roles that showcase her strength and versatility, both in cinema and on OTT platforms.
During the interview, Chikhlia shared a surprising anecdote from her early career: a director had asked her to wear a swimsuit for a shoot, a request she found uncomfortable and which highlighted the type of roles she had to navigate.
Chikhlia expressed her desire to break away from the traditional portrayal of women in Indian cinema and to take on characters that challenge societal expectations.
She added that her upcoming projects will reflect this new direction, aiming to give audiences a fresh perspective on her acting range.