Dipika Chikhlia Says Arun Govil Playing Dasharatha In Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Is ‘Really Out Of Context’

Television actor Arun Govil, who is known for playing Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, is set to embrace the role of Dasharatha in Ranbir Kapoor starrer magnum opus of the same name on the big screen. The first look of the Ramayana movie has been out and is the talk of the town currently. But Govil’s co-star from Ramanand Sagar’s show, Dipika Chikhlia, who played the role of Goddess Sita, has shared some different views of him playing the role of Dasharatha. The actress stated that it is difficult for her to see as Arun Govil playing Dasharatha ‘a little out of context’.

In an interview with the Times of India, Dipika shared her opinion about Arun Govil’s role as Dasharatha in the Ramayana movie. The actress said, “I have seen him as Ram, and I’ve seen myself as Sita. For me to see him as Dasarath is really a little out of context. I mean, if you played Ram, then you are Ram.”

In an earlier interview, the actress also objected that people should not make films on mythology. Dipika told India Today, “One should not tamper around with religious texts. I don’t think one should be doing it and just leave it aside. Just don’t do this. There are so many stories that you can talk about besides Ramayan. Discuss many freedom fighters. There’s so much that one can talk about; unsung heroes who were valiant in history for freedom. Why only Ramayan?”

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