Ranbir Kapoor’s film ‘Ramayana’ hit theaters on Thursday and is being well-received by audiences. Rakul Preet Singh plays the character of Shurpanakha in the film, and her performance is garnering significant praise. The actress has now shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos and videos on social media, showing her preparing for the role. Reflecting on her experience, she revealed that it took four hours every day to get ready for her look as Shurpanakha.

In a post on her Instagram handle, Rakul Preet Singh mentioned that she had long wanted to share her experience of playing this character with her fans. The post captures various moments—from the preparation of her Shurpanakha look to the actual filming on set—including time spent with the makeup and hairstyling team.

Sharing the experience of playing Shurpanakha
In the caption, she wrote, "I have been waiting to share my experience of playing the character of Shurpanakha in ‘Ramayana.’ It has been an incredibly special journey for me. It is not often that one gets the opportunity to be part of a story that has been an integral part of our lives and culture for generations. Seeing ‘Ramayana’ come to life on screen on such a grand scale is a truly unique experience. Being part of a story that holds such deep significance for our country, and witnessing it take shape on such a massive scale, makes this journey all the more special."

Rakul Preet expresses gratitude to the ‘Ramayana’ team

She further added, "A big thank you to Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari—visionaries who dared to dream big and turned that dream into reality. Their hard work and their ambition to create something extraordinary—taking it from India to the entire world—make this journey truly inspiring." Thanks also to Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, Shobana, and the entire cast and crew. You have all been wonderful co-stars, and everyone poured their heart and soul into bringing this magic to the screen.

Rakul Preet Singh spent 4 hours daily transforming into Shurpanakha.
In her caption, Rakul added, "A special thanks to my hair, makeup, and costume team. They crafted my look; it took four hours of their creativity and hard work every single day to get me ready. They truly deserve the credit for any praise I receive. I am grateful and excited for the audience to watch this film. It is more than just a movie—it is a moment that makes me proud to be Indian."

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
The film 'Ramayana' is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. It has been developed as a grand cinematic project based on the Indian epic, the Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi portrays Mata Sita. South Indian superstar Yash appears in the role of Ravana. Additionally, the cast includes Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, and Shobana.

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