New Delhi: Actress Lara Dutta has shared an emotional note about playing Kaikeyi in the much-awaited film Ramayana. As the mythological epic arrives in theatres, audience reactions and reviews have started pouring in. Lara plays the pivotal character of Kaikeyi, whose decisions lead to Lord Ram’s 14-year exile.
Following the film’s release, the actress opened up about her experience of portraying the character. She described Kaikeyi as one of the most misunderstood women in history and expressed gratitude for getting the opportunity to bring her story to life.
Lara Dutta Calls Playing Kaikeyi an Extraordinary Privilege
Sharing her feelings on Instagram, Lara described being part of the timeless epic as a deeply special experience. She also expressed how much she wished her father could have been present to witness this important moment in her life.
In her emotional note, the actress spoke about exploring the human side of Kaikeyi, including her pain, vulnerabilities, guilt and regret.
She wrote, “It is truly an extraordinary privilege to play a mother who has perhaps been one of the most misunderstood in history. To be entrusted with bringing her human emotions to life—her pain, her vulnerabilities, her guilt and her remorse—is a huge honour for me.”
Hopes Audiences Will Look Beyond Centuries-Old Perceptions
Lara also reflected on Kaikeyi’s role in shaping the course of the epic. She expressed hope that audiences would look beyond the long-standing perceptions surrounding the character and recognise her contribution to fulfilling a divine prophecy.
The actress wrote that she was deeply grateful for the opportunity and hoped her performance would do justice to Mata Kaikeyi. She further urged viewers to understand the significance of the character’s role in the larger divine story.
Lara said, “I am deeply grateful. Today, this divine story is reaching you. I hope that through my small effort, I am able to do justice to the character of Mata Kaikeyi. I hope you will look beyond centuries-old perceptions and embrace her for the important role she played in fulfilling a divine prophecy.”
Actress Thanks Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra
Lara also thanked producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari for giving her the opportunity to be part of the project. She expressed gratitude towards her co-stars and the entire crew, describing her association with the film as a privilege.
At the end of her note, the actress remembered her father with an emotional message, sharing how much she wished he could have witnessed this special chapter of her life.
