In an exclusive conversation with Amar Ujala Digital<\/em>, Chikhlia reacted to the teaser of the high-budget film, which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. While she praised the visual effects, she expressed concerns about whether the emotional depth and spiritual essence of the original epic would remain intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Ramayan is not just about graphics, it\u2019s a story of emotions”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking about the teaser, she said, “Honestly, I liked the visual effects. But Ramayan is not about graphics or technology. It is an emotional journey. The teaser is grand, but I couldn\u2019t feel the soul in it. The lighting, the tones \u2014 everything felt quite modern. When we did Ramayan, there was limited technology, but people connected deeply with it.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n On Ranbir Kapoor as Ram: \u201cI was reminded of Arun Govil\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Commenting on Ranbir Kapoor\u2019s portrayal of Lord Ram, Chikhlia shared an emotional response. \u201cThe moment I saw Ranbir as Ram, I was reminded of Arun Govil. For the past 35-40 years, he has been Ram for all of us. It\u2019s hard for me to imagine anyone else in that role.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n On Sai Pallavi as Sita: \u201cShe\u2019s different from me but will do justice to the role\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While speaking about Sai Pallavi\u2019s casting as Sita, Deepika expressed cautious optimism. \u201cShe is a very good actress. I\u2019ve seen her Malayalam films and admire her natural acting. I believe she will do justice to Sita\u2019s character. Yes, she is different from me, but she will do her part well.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s hard to see familiar faces as gods\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chikhlia reflected on how new actors might struggle to be accepted as divine characters. \u201cBack then, we were new faces. That made it easier for people to accept us as Ram and Sita. Today\u2019s actors have done many roles, and the audience already has a perception of them. It\u2019s not easy to suddenly start seeing them as gods.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n On Arun Govil playing Dashrath: \u201cIt\u2019s hard to see him as anyone other than Ram\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reacting to Arun Govil\u2019s new role as King Dashrath in the film, she said emotionally, \u201cWhen I saw his look as Dashrath on social media, my first thought was \u2014 this is Ram Ji. His face still reflects the same peace and divinity. It\u2019s hard for me to see him as someone else.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I am only Sita” \u2013 Deepika declines any other role in Ramayana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deepika Chikhlia also revealed that she was not approached for a role in the film. But even if she had been, she would not have accepted any role other than Sita. \u201cI\u2019ve always said, I am Sita. I cannot see myself as anyone else in Ramayan. If it was Mahabharat, maybe I would have thought about it. But not in Ramayan.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Ramayan is not just watched, it\u2019s felt”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On the film’s estimated \u20b9850 crore budget, Deepika emphasized the need for spiritual and emotional depth. \u201cRamayan is not just a story; it’s about relationships and devotion. You don’t need money to show that \u2014 you need emotion. My only concern is that in the pursuit of grandeur, the soul of the story might get lost. 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