Urmila's Untold Sacrifice in Ramayana Revealed

Sonia Balani, who will portray Urmila in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayana, has shed light on the character's immense, often overlooked, sacrifice. Urmila's story centers on her quiet decision to remain behind as her husband, Lakshman, joined Lord Rama and Sita in their arduous exile. Balani admitted that comprehending Urmila's strength to endure such a separation, especially so soon after marriage, is a challenge even for her as a modern woman.

The actor initially auditioned for the role of Soorpanakha but was cast as Urmila within a day, a turn of events she now embraces. She found preparing for Urmila to be a deeply rewarding experience, despite her initial lack of familiarity with the character. Balani also expressed her admiration for director Nitesh Tiwari, with whom she often discussed filmmaking during breaks. She described Tiwari's calm demeanor as influential in maintaining an organized and peaceful set environment.

Balani shared a particularly warm experience working with Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, describing her as a supportive and sisterly figure. Despite the scale of the production, Balani highlighted the Ramayana set's unusual calm and organization, which she believes aided in bringing the epic to life. For Balani, the opportunity to be part of Tiwari's vision and this iconic epic was fulfilling, with Urmila's self-less sacrifice being a significant personal takeaway.