Anjali Arora is set to take a major step in her entertainment career with Shri Ramayan Katha, in which she will portray the revered character of Sita. The social-media personality has confirmed that she has been finalised for the role and has already begun preparing for the mythological project.
Directed by Abhishek Singh, the film marks an important transition for Arora, who first became widely known through social media before gaining further recognition through reality television. Her casting as Sita has already sparked considerable discussion online, including criticism from some sections of social media.
Rather than allowing the reactions to define her debut, Arora says she is concentrating on understanding the character and preparing herself for the responsibility that comes with portraying Sita on screen.
Anjali Arora confirms her role as Sita
In a recent conversation with Times Now, Arora spoke about being selected for Shri Ramayan Katha and the preparation she has undertaken since being finalised.
“I believe they saw something in me that convinced them I could do justice to the character. I was finalized last month, and since then, I have been watching videos, doing readings, and attending workshops. I will give my best to do justice to the character,” she said.
Her comments indicate that preparation has already begun, with the actor using workshops, readings and visual references to familiarise herself with the character.
For Arora, the opportunity represents a significant shift from the kind of entertainment work through which she initially became popular.
A challenging role for a newcomer
Sita is one of the most recognisable figures in Indian epic literature, and portraying the character comes with expectations that extend beyond conventional film performance.
For an actor at the beginning of a feature-film career, the role can be particularly demanding. The character has been interpreted across generations through cinema, television, theatre and other forms of storytelling.
Arora appears conscious of that responsibility.
Her decision to begin workshops and readings soon after being finalised suggests that she understands the importance of approaching the role with preparation rather than relying solely on her existing public image.
The film will ultimately determine how she translates that preparation into her performance.
Anjali responds to criticism over the casting
The announcement of Arora’s casting was met with mixed reactions online. Some social-media users questioned the decision to cast the influencer as Sita, leading to criticism and trolling.
Arora has said that she cannot control how people respond to the casting.
“I can’t change people’s mindsets. As an actor, I commit to every character I am offered with full conviction. Besides, we can’t stop trolls, as they believe they have the right to criticize us,” she said.
Instead of focusing on the criticism, she says she wants to demonstrate her ability through the performance itself.
“My social media image has nothing to do with my acting and won’t affect my performance; I aim to prove myself instead of seeking validation from others,” she added.
That distinction is particularly relevant to Arora’s career, as her public identity was established primarily through internet popularity rather than conventional acting roles.
From ‘Kacha Badam’ fame to a mythological film
Arora first became a widely recognised name after her videos connected with the viral “Kacha Badam” trend gained widespread attention online.
Her popularity subsequently extended beyond short-form social-media content. She participated in the reality show Lock Upp, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, where her friendship with comedian Munawar Faruqui became a major talking point during the programme.
Those appearances helped establish Arora as a recognisable entertainment personality.
Her reported casting in Shri Ramayan Katha, however, represents a different kind of opportunity.
A feature-film role requires sustained performance across a narrative and involves working within a director’s larger cinematic vision. Playing a central mythological character also brings an additional layer of responsibility because audiences may already have strong expectations about the character.
Preparing to portray Sita
According to Arora, her preparation for the role includes multiple forms of research.
She has said that she is watching videos, undertaking readings and attending workshops to prepare for the character.
This preparation could help her understand not only the dramatic requirements of the part but also the cultural context associated with Sita.
For a performer portraying a figure as familiar as Sita, small details in performance can have a significant impact on how audiences receive the character.
Body language, dialogue delivery, emotional expression and the ability to convey strength without losing the character’s perceived grace will all be important aspects of the portrayal.
Arora’s challenge will be to establish her own interpretation while working within the expectations surrounding the character.
Abhishek Singh’s Shri Ramayan Katha
Shri Ramayan Katha is being directed by Abhishek Singh.
The project is reportedly being produced by Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela.
While Arora has publicly discussed her casting and preparation, further production details about the film, including its release schedule and complete cast, should be confirmed through official announcements from the makers.
For now, the casting of Arora as Sita remains the central talking point surrounding the project.
Why the role could become a turning point for Anjali
Arora’s career so far has largely been built around her digital presence. That background has given her a sizeable audience, but it has also meant that she enters acting with a pre-existing public image.
Her role in Shri Ramayan Katha could provide an opportunity to separate her acting ability from her identity as a social-media influencer.
Arora herself appears determined to make that distinction.
Her response to criticism is essentially that audiences should judge her on the work she delivers rather than on the image associated with her online career.
That approach could prove important as she attempts to establish herself as an actor.
A new chapter beyond social media
The transition from viral internet personality to mainstream actor is not always straightforward. Digital popularity can generate visibility, but it does not automatically translate into acting credibility.
For Arora, Shri Ramayan Katha will therefore be an important test.
The significance of the Sita role means that her performance is likely to attract attention from audiences well beyond her existing social-media following.
If she succeeds in creating a convincing interpretation of the character, the film could help establish her as more than an influencer making a move into cinema.
For now, Arora says she is focused on preparation and intends to give the role her best.
The eventual response will depend on the completed film and her performance, but there is already substantial curiosity around her first major acting assignment.
