Lara Dutta Hits Back At Ramayana Costume Criticism, Reveals Why Kaikeyi Doesn’t Have A Distinct Jewellery Style
Lara Dutta opened up about the debate and explained what went on behind the scenes. She said that the film was very vast and that people should not nitpick tiny things.
In recent events, Bollywood actor Lara Dutta has broken her silence on the debate around Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One’s characters’ clothes. From Sai Pallavi’s looks as Maa Sita to her appearances as Kaikeyi, many costumes were discussed only in terms of whether they were the correct depiction. While many called their outfits “too modern” for the Treta Yuga, the actor has now spoken about the same.
Lara Dutta On Ramayana Costumes
During a recent chat with News19, Lara Dutta opened up about the debate and explained what went on behind the scenes. She said that the film was very vast and that people should not nitpick tiny things. She further opened up about her conversations with director Nitesh Tiwari and explained why Kaikeyi’s costumes were supposed to be different from the other queens, Kaushalya and Sumitra. She revealed that one of her earliest discussions with Nitesh Tiwari revolved around whether Kaikeyi’s jewellery should reflect her origins in the kingdom of Kekaya and include elements of her own stree-dhan.
However, she explained that exploring such historical details could lead to several questions from historians and experts about the accuracy of the depiction. To avoid these complications, the team decided to follow a standardised visual aesthetic across Mithila, Ayodhya and Lanka while ensuring that each kingdom retained its distinct cultural identity. The actor shared that she fully trusted the makers’ vision and chose to focus on the bigger picture instead of questioning individual creative choices.
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First Published: November 12, 2026 4:08 PM
