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Rakul Preet Singh reveals what drew her to play Shurpanakha in 'Ramayana'

Rakul Preet Singh, who plays Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra's magnum opus, 'Ramayana Part 1', responded to a fan's heartfelt letter on X (previously Twitter), revealing that the character's complexity was exactly what drew her to the role. The actress said she hopes audiences approach Shurpanakha's story with an open mind when the film releases, amid continued buzz around the…

Rakul Preet Singh reveals what drew her to play Shurpanakha in 'Ramayana'

Rakul Preet Singh's portrayal of Shurpanakha in the Ramayana trailer has garnered attention from fans. In response to a fan's open letter on X, the actress opened up about what drew her to the role. The fan praised Rakul's performance and inquired about her decision to take on the misunderstood character of Shurpanakha, acknowledging the complexity and challenge involved in portraying her.

Responding to the letter, Rakul tweeted that the reason for her acceptance was Shurpanakha's complexity, as history often remembers her for a single moment. She expressed her excitement about challenging perceptions through the role and hoped that audiences would discover her with an open mind when Ramayana releases.

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