Anjali Arora Opens Up on Playing Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha: “An Emotional and Responsible Journey”

Anjali Arora says portraying Mata Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki has been one of the most emotionally significant roles of her career, with the actor drawing inspiration from Sita’s strength, dignity, patience and inner courage.

Anjali Arora is stepping into one of the most revered characters in Indian mythology with Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki. The actor will portray Mata Sita in the upcoming Hindi-language film, directed by Abhishek Singh and featuring Dev Sharma as Shri Ram.

The makers recently unveiled the film’s poster and teaser, offering the first substantial glimpse of its interpretation of the Ramayana. While the project has already generated considerable conversation around its casting, Arora has emphasised the responsibility she feels while portraying Sita and the qualities she hopes to bring to the character.

For the actor, Sita is not defined only by her relationship with Shri Ram. She sees the character as a figure of strength, dignity, patience, faith and resilience.

Anjali Arora calls Sita a deeply emotional role

Speaking about her experience of portraying Sita, Arora described the part as a major responsibility.

“For me, playing Mata Sita has been one of the most emotional and responsible journeys of my life. She represents immense strength, dignity, patience and faith.”

The actor also highlighted Sita’s inner strength as one of the aspects that influenced her preparation for the role.

“Her love for Shri Ram is profound, but what inspires me equally is her inner courage and the grace with which she faces every trial.”

Rather than approaching Sita simply as another character, Arora said she understood from the outset that the role required respect and sincerity.

“I knew from the beginning that this character had to be approached with complete respect and sincerity. I hope audiences see the devotion and effort with which we have tried to bring her to the screen.”

Her comments underline the significance of the role for an actor whose rise to recognition began largely through social media and reality television.

The teaser offers a glimpse into the film

The newly released teaser introduces audiences to the world of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki. It reportedly combines large-scale imagery of Ayodhya with more intimate moments between Ram and Sita.

The footage also provides glimpses of the couple’s journey into vanvaas, setting up the central emotional and dramatic conflicts associated with the Ramayana.

The makers have sought to present both the grandeur of the epic and the personal relationship at its heart. The teaser gives audiences an early indication of the visual and spiritual tone that the film intends to establish.

With the Ramayana being deeply familiar to Indian audiences, recreating its key characters comes with a distinctive challenge. The filmmakers must balance spectacle with the emotional and philosophical dimensions of the story.

Dev Sharma on carrying the responsibility of playing Shri Ram

Dev Sharma, who plays Shri Ram, has also spoken about the responsibility attached to his character.

According to Sharma, portraying Ram cannot be approached purely as an acting assignment because the character carries deep faith and emotional significance for millions of people.

“Playing Shri Ram is not a role one can approach simply as an actor. His name carries the faith and emotions of millions of people, and that brings with it an enormous responsibility.”

Sharma said he attempted to approach the character with sincerity while understanding the qualities traditionally associated with Ram, including strength, compassion, patience and maryada.

“I have tried to approach him with complete sincerity and devotion, and to understand the strength, compassion, patience and maryada that define him.”

The actor also expressed hope that the film would connect with younger viewers and allow them to engage with the values represented by the character.

A new screen interpretation of the Ramayana

Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki arrives during a period of renewed interest in cinematic adaptations of the Ramayana.

The film offers its own interpretation of the epic, with Anjali Arora and Dev Sharma taking on the central roles of Sita and Ram. The project is therefore expected to attract attention not only because of its subject but also because of the performances at its centre.

For Arora in particular, the film represents an important opportunity to demonstrate a different side of her abilities as a performer.

Her journey to the project has been closely followed since the announcement of her casting. The role has also generated debate online, making her portrayal one of the most closely watched aspects of the film ahead of its theatrical release.

However, Arora’s own comments indicate that she is approaching the character primarily through its emotional and human qualities rather than the surrounding conversation.

What Sita means to Anjali Arora

Arora’s description of Sita places particular emphasis on qualities such as patience and inner courage. These attributes are central to the actor’s understanding of the character and appear to have shaped her approach to the performance.

For her, Sita’s strength does not necessarily come from outward power. Instead, it lies in the character’s ability to maintain dignity and conviction through difficult circumstances.

That interpretation could become an important element of Arora’s performance as the film explores Sita’s journey alongside Ram.

The actor has previously spoken about preparing for the role through readings and workshops. Her latest comments suggest that preparation has also involved attempting to understand the emotional responsibility of portraying a figure who holds a deeply significant place in Indian cultural and religious traditions.

Who is behind Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki?

The film is directed by Abhishek Singh and produced by Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela under the banner of Mahobiya Films Production Pvt. Ltd.

It is presented by A J Film’s Entertainment World, headed by Ajay Kanojiya.

Monika Sen, Honey Kuldeep Agrawal and Jugal Tiwari are credited as co-producers, while Anand Tiwari (AJ Films) serves as associate producer.

The principal cast includes Anjali Arora as Mata Sita and Dev Sharma as Shri Ram.

Release date

Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026.

The upcoming release will give audiences their first opportunity to see Arora’s interpretation of Sita in the complete film. Given the cultural significance of the character and the discussion surrounding the project, her performance is likely to remain one of the film’s major points of interest.

For Arora, however, the focus appears to be less on the attention surrounding the casting and more on fulfilling what she considers a significant responsibility.

Her portrayal will ultimately be judged by audiences when the film reaches theatres, but her message about the role is clear: she sees Sita as a symbol of strength, dignity, faith and inner courage, and wants those qualities to shape her performance on screen.