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Nilambari Salunke‘Ramayana’ Costume Controversy: Designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula Respond to Criticism Over Sai Pallavi’s Sita and Lara Dutta’s Kaikeyi Looks
The costume designs of ‘Ramayana’ have sparked debate on social media, with viewers questioning Sai Pallavi’s Sita look and trolling Lara Dutta’s Kaikeyi appearance. Responding to the criticism, costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula said they expected mixed reactions and explained that every design choice was made after careful research and creative interpretation. Rimple said Sita’s look was inspired by cultural and spiritual representations rather than only historical references, while Harpreet explained the symbolic meaning behind Kaikeyi’s costume colours. The designers urged audiences to watch the film before judging the creative decisions.
