“In Siya Ke Ram, Sita portrays the character of a modern woman”

Since Siya Ke Ram represents the history of the Indian society, how is the show relatable in the present era?

The character of Sita which I am playing is such that she is an independent woman. The current century of women walks shoulder-to-shoulder with men. There is no difference between a girl and a boy of this century. Sita had all her freedom and she raised questions like a woman of the current century does. As we all have read, heard and observed that women of ancient times were not allowed to question about anything, therefore, we are trying to show the unseen by portraying the character of Sita, who as a woman always dared to question even during that era. Ever since then asking or daring to raise questions have been prevailing in this century. This is how I would relate it to the present era.

How would you delineate a modern Sita?

Modern Sita is an independent woman who can speak her mind and voice her opinion. This is relatable to ancient Sita, who belonged to an era where women were not allowed to speak, but yet she dared to raise questions about matters that challenged her notions. That’s how I would define a modern Sita.

Which is your favourite dialogue from the show?

My favourite dialogue from the show is “Kyun pitaji apne beti ko apne se door karte hain? Kyun wo apne paas nahi rakh lete apni beti ko?” The whole line is very close to my heart and this is the one which I always remember when I meet my father.

How is your chemistry with the co-stars of your show?

It’s all cool as we all work as a family because we all work together at one place. Every day when we meet we gesture or wish each other. It’s work and fun together and this is how we work together.

Since it’s a common phenomenon for the regional film actors’ to traverse to Bollywood, what made you to walk towards television?

No matter whether you have big films or not, one cannot refuse to play the character of Sita. Many people had auditioned for this character and eventually, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to play the role, that’s how I could not say no to the people who had approached me for this role. Such a character fortunately landed in my career.

DHRITHI SUDHAKAR GULVADI speaks with Madirakshi Mundle about her show Siya Ke Ram, the Indian history and more…