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Rakul Preet Singh's Hilarious Paparazzi Name Game
17 Aug
Summary
- Rakul Preet Singh corrected paparazzi for mispronouncing her character's name.
- She plays Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana' film.
- The actress explained her choice to play Surpanakha due to her complexity.
Rakul Preet Singh found herself in a humorous situation with Mumbai photographers on August 17, 2026, as they repeatedly stumbled over her character's name. Playing Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana,' Singh playfully corrected the paparazzi, "Surnapakha nahi, Surpanakha," maintaining a cheerful demeanor throughout the exchange.
Earlier on August 3, Singh had expressed her enthusiasm for the role, highlighting Surpanakha's complexity. She noted that historical portrayals often focus on a single event, but the character's story offers much more depth, which was her primary motivation for accepting the part.
The film 'Ramayana: Part 1' is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, with 'Ramayana: Part 2' following in Diwali 2027. The ensemble cast includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, with a combined production budget of approximately USD 500 million.
