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Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh has opened up about the demanding process of transforming into Surpanakha for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, revealing that it took her four hours every day to complete her makeup for the role.
The actor, who plays Surpanakha in the much-anticipated film, shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into the work that went into bringing her character to life.
In one photograph, Rakul is seen getting her makeup done by the team, while another shows her standing on set as she prepares for a scene and receives directions.
Sharing her experience, the actor described being part of the film as a special journey. She said she had been waiting for a long time to speak about the project and was happy that the film had finally reached audiences.
“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,” she wrote.
Rakul also expressed gratitude to the film's makers, producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari, for their vision and commitment to the project.
“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,” she added.
The actor also thanked the entire cast and crew for their contribution to the film.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is an adaptation of the Indian epic traditionally attributed to Valmiki. The film also draws from other versions of the story, including Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.
The ambitious production features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with Rakul playing Surpanakha. The film has generated considerable interest, with audiences keen to see how the epic has been brought to the screen.
Rakul's behind-the-scenes post has offered a glimpse into the preparation behind her role, highlighting the time and effort involved in creating the character.
