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Dipika Chikhlia Endorses Ranbir Kapoor for Ram in Upcoming Ramayana Series
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 02:37 PM
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Actress Dipika Chikhlia praised Ranbir Kapoor’s versatility, suggesting he could portray Lord Ram in the upcoming Ramayana series, citing his performance in ‘Animal’.
Dipika Chikhlia, known for her iconic portrayal of Sita in the 1980s television series, recently expressed her confidence in Ranbir Kapoor’s ability to play Lord Ram in a forthcoming Ramayana adaptation.
Speaking to Mid‑Day, Chikhlia highlighted Kapoor’s performance in the film ‘Animal’ as evidence of his range, stating that if he can convincingly portray a complex character in that movie, he can embody the revered deity.
The actress emphasized Kapoor’s screen presence and his capacity to handle both emotional depth and physical demands—qualities she believes are essential for the role of Ram.
While the production team has not yet confirmed the casting, Chikhlia’s endorsement adds a notable voice to the speculation, suggesting that Kapoor could bring a fresh interpretation to the legendary epic.
Speaking to Mid‑Day, Chikhlia highlighted Kapoor’s performance in the film ‘Animal’ as evidence of his range, stating that if he can convincingly portray a complex character in that movie, he can embody the revered deity.
The actress emphasized Kapoor’s screen presence and his capacity to handle both emotional depth and physical demands—qualities she believes are essential for the role of Ram.
While the production team has not yet confirmed the casting, Chikhlia’s endorsement adds a notable voice to the speculation, suggesting that Kapoor could bring a fresh interpretation to the legendary epic.