Rakul Preet Singh shares BTS photos from Ramayana sets, reveals Surpanakha prep: 'Proud as an Indian'
Four hours in the makeup chair, every single day. That’s what it took to turn Rakul Preet Singh into Surpanakha for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana , and now that the film is finally in cinemas, the actor is giving credit to the people who made it happen. A look behind the scenes Rakul posted a set of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. One shows her mid-makeup on set, and another catches her in…
Rakul Preet Singh has revealed the grueling daily makeup routine it took to transform into Surpanakha for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The film's behind-the-scenes photos posted by the actor show her in the middle of her makeup session and waiting for her cue on set. Rakul described the project as deeply meaningful and rare, as it allows her to portray a story that Indians have grown up with for generations.
She expressed her gratitude to producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari, and the teams responsible for her hair, makeup, and costumes for their tireless efforts. Rakul emphasized that her look was a result of their hard work. She went on to argue that Surpanakha, often portrayed as the villain who started the conflict between Rama and Ravana, is actually a misunderstood and complex character whose actions ultimately set the epic in motion.
Rakul believes that playing such a layered character has been one of the most fascinating aspects of her role.
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