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Lara Dutta's Emotional Ode to Kaikeyi on Ramayana Release
6 Nov
Summary
- Lara Dutta portrays the misunderstood queen Kaikeyi in Ramayana: Part 1.
- She aims to bring out Kaikeyi's humanity and remorse, not just perceptions.
- The actress dedicated the film's release to her late father.
As Ramayana: Part 1 premiered on November 5, 2026, actress Lara Dutta shared an emotional reflection on her role as Kaikeyi. She described the character as one of history's most misunderstood women and felt a deep sense of responsibility in portraying Kaikeyi's humanity, vulnerabilities, and remorse.
Dutta expressed a long-held wish to be part of a story transcending time. She conveyed her gratitude to director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for entrusting her with this significant role. On this milestone occasion, she also fondly remembered her late father, wishing he could have been present to witness the film's release.
The epic film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. This marks the first installment of a planned two-part adaptation, boasting an original score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
