'Ramayana' designers defend Lara Dutta, Sai Pallavi's costumes amid backlash
Costume designers for the upcoming 'Ramayana' film are defending their wardrobe choices following online backlash regarding the characters' looks. They explained that the designs prioritize cultural faith and recognizability over strict historical authenticity.
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It highlights the tension between creative artistic interpretation and public expectations regarding religious iconography in Indian cinema.
'Ramayana' has been making headlines ever since its trailer dropped, generating excitement among fans while also drawing criticism for the costumes of its characters. Sai Pallavi's Sita and Lara Dutta's Kaikeyi, in particular, faced backlash online, with several social media users comparing the looks to television soap costumes. Amid the criticism, costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula have now opened up about the thought process behind the film's wardrobe choices.Designers explain the vision behind Sita's look in 'Ramayana'Speaking to NDTV, Harpreet said the costumes were designed keeping the film's global reach in mind, with the aim of making the characters instantly recognisable as part of an Indian epic. He revealed multiple versions were tried before the final look was locked.
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