Rakul Preet Singh reveals it took 4 hours every day to transform into Surpanakha in Ramayana, thanks Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The most anticipated movie of the year, Ramayana , has finally rolled out in theatres. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Nitesh Tiwari's movie is an adaptation of Valmiki's epic and also draws from other sources of the story, including Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas. Rakul Preet Singh stars as Surpanakha in the movie. The star has now shared a heartfelt note on the journey of the movie and expressed gratitude towards the makers.
Adding to this, Rakul Preet Singh's Surpanakha was one of the highlights of the Ramayana. Rakul shares BTS pics from Ramayana set Taking to Instagram, Rakul shared BTS pics from the shoot. In one pic, she was seen getting her makeup done on the set, and in another, she stood in position on set as she got the cues for the scene. In the caption, Rakul shared that she has been eager to talk about the movie for so long and finally the time has come. She shared, “It has been such a special journey for me. It’s not every day that you get to be a part of a story that has been a part of our lives and culture for generations. To see Ramayana being brought to life on such a grand scale is truly something else. Being part of a story that means so much to our country, and seeing it come together on such a scale, makes this journey even more special.”
Meanwhile, View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet)
Notably, She also thanked the entire cast and crew, and added, “Thank you @iamnamitmalhotra and @niteshtiwari22 sir the visionaries who dreamt big and turned this vision a reality. Their hardwork and the desire to create something extraordinary from india to the world has been a very inspiring journey.”
As per the latest buzz, Rakul gave a special shout out to her team and added, “@im__sal @aliyashaik28 and costumes team for creating my look... all the appreciation coming our way is their creativity and hardwork of getting me ready for 4 hours everyday. Feeling grateful and excited for everyone to experience this one! it’s not just a movie. It’s a moment that makes me feel proud as an Indian.”
In further updates, Ramayana is the latest adaptation of Valmiki's epic, one of the world's oldest pieces of literature. It tells the story of Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu (played by Ranbir Kapoor), and his battle against the asura king Ravana (played by Yash) after the latter abducts his wife, Sita (played by Sai Pallavi). Surpanakha is Ravana's sister. Her insult at the hands of Rama's brother Lakshman leads to the Rama-Ravana war.
On top of that, Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. A sequel is scheduled for rollout in 2028.
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times