4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan’s Sita Dipika Chikhlia turns 55, says ‘When I am no more, my body of work shouldn’t only be Ramayan’

Actor Dipika Chikhlia, better known as Sita from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, is celebrating her birthday today. The actor turns 55 on Wednesday and has around the same number of films in several languages to her credit besides the hit mythological show which continues to make her a revered figure even today. Despite playing the iconic role of Sita, Dipika doesn’t want her remarkable career to be identified with just one evergreen creation and wishes to portray Asha Devi on screen, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim. Speaking to the Hindustan Times around her birthday, Dipika shared her experience of working on the 1987 show that had a successful rerun recently amid lockdown.

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7 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in Ramayan, reacts to Ranbir Kapoor's epic-drama: ‘People are making a mess of it’

Hindustan Times

Dipika Chikhlia rose to fame in the late 80s for her portrayal of Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's TV show Ramayan, based on sage Valmiki's ancient text. Dipika Chikhlia cautions against tampering with Ramayan Dipika spoke about the reason behind why she doesn't like the idea of Ramayan being remade and told, “Honestly, I am quite disillusioned by people who …

1 year, 4 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia returns to TV after 33 long years with Dhartiputra Nandini

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Dipika Chikhlia, known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan, has got a lot of love from the people. A video of this show is going viral on social media, in which Deepika Chikhlia's new look can be seen. The show is titled Dhartiputra Nandini and Deepika will be seen playing Sumitra Devi in the show. The show …

1 year, 5 months ago

Ramayan fame Dipika Chikhlia on Ram Lalla darshan: ‘PM Modi has done a lot for for sanatanis after he came to power’

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Actor Dipika Chikhlia, who is known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, recently visited Ayodhya for Ram Lalla’s darshan and expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has done a lot for sanatanis since he came to power. Dipika praised PM Narendra Modi In an exclusive conversation with ANI, she said, “After PM Modi came …

1 year, 6 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia on Adipurush row: 'Ramayana is not for entertainment, it is what our sanskars are all about'

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Dipika Chikhlia, who became famous for her role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan decades ago, has reacted to the backlash against Adipurush directed by Om Raut. Dipika also said that the Hindu epic is not for entertainment, and added filmmakers should avoid coming up with new iterations every few years. Dipika on Ramayana Amid the backlash, Dipika Chikhlia told …

1 year, 6 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia shares video as Sita; fans say she's '600 crore times better than Kriti Sanon'

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On Monday, actor Dipika Chikhlia, who has worked in various shows, but is best known for playing the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, shared a video of herself. Some also compared her with Kriti Sanon, who essayed the same role in Om Raut's Adipurush, which has been mired in controversy over its dialogues, including the mention of Sita …

1 year, 6 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia Greets Fans As Sita Amid Adipurush Controversy; Users Say 'No One Can Replace You'

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As Adipurush continues to create ripples at the box office quite contrary to the criticism it has received, Dipika Chikhlia who played Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, surprised her fans with a reel of herself dressed as Sita. She wrote in the caption, “This post is on public demand … I am grateful for the love I have always …

1 year, 7 months ago

Dipika Chikhalia And Hemant Topiwala: A Love Story That Transcends Time

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TV actress Dipika Chikhalia has played several characters in her career but the most iconic of them was the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana. The first time they met was on the set of a film where Dipika had her makeup done using Hemant’s brand’s cosmetics. As Dipika continued to enthral audiences with her acting prowess, Hemant stood …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ramayan fame Dipika Chikhlia reveals being trolled for music videos, netizens say ‘we see you as sita’

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Dipika Chikhlia is best recognised for her portrayal of Goddess Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, and she is still identified by that role. She has now disclosed that she is frequently trolled for creating reels and music videos and that she is informed that people mistake her for Sita Mata, thus she should avoid appearing in such films. However, her …

1 year, 8 months ago

Ramayan Fame Dipika Chikhlia Auditioned For Ram Teri Ganga Maili But ...

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Famous filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, which was released in 1985, was a blockbuster hit at the box office. Did you know Dipika Chikhlia, who shot to fame for her role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, had auditioned for the movie? She came to know that renowned director Raj Kapoor was working on a movie titled …

1 year, 8 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala Birthday: Lesser-known Facts About ‘Sita’

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DIPIKA CHIKHLIA TOPIWALA BIRTHDAY: Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala is a renowned Indian actress who has been captivating audiences with her exceptional acting skills for over three decades. She gained immense popularity for her unforgettable portrayal of Sita in the widely watched television series Ramayan and has been winning hearts with her elegance and poise ever since. On the occasion of her …

1 year, 8 months ago

How Reel-Life Sita Dipika Chikhlia Met Her Husband Hemant Topiwala

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Actress Dipika Chikhlia became a household name after starring as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. While the tale of how Ram met Sita is quite popular, do you know how Dipika Chikhlia met her husband in real life? Posting a stunning photo of herself in bridal attire, she shared an extensive post and wrote, “All of you know how Sita …

1 year, 9 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia, Arun Govil reunite for new show, fans cheer for them: 'Mere SiyaRam ek baar fir sath me'

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Dipika Chiklia Topiwala will reunite with Ramayan co-star Arun Govil after three decades for their new TV show. Dipika Chikhlia has shared a video from the sets of her new show and Arun Govil could also be seen in it. Another one commented, "Very nice Ap dono ko saath dakh acha laga bas pata lag pata ki Arun Sir Ap …

1 year, 9 months ago

Ram and Sita Aka Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia To Reunite On Screen After 34 Years; Deets Inside

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Actors Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala are popularly recognised as Ram and Sita from Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Recently, Dipika Chikhlia took to her Instagram handle and shared a behind-the-scenes video from the sets which showed her working with her Ramayan’s co-star. Many versions of Ramayana have appeared on Indian television over the years, but Ramayan, starring Arun Govil and …

1 year, 11 months ago

Trolls Target Dipika Chikhlia Again, This Time For a Romantic Video With Husband

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Actress Dipika Chikhlia was propelled to fame after portraying the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. Owing to this strong pre-conceived notion, Dipika was trolled recently for sharing a video remembering the romantic moments spent with her husband Hemant Topiwala. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dipika This was not the first time the Sun Meri …

2 years, 2 months ago

Ramayan Fame Dipika Chikhlia's Fans Say Her Instagram Reel 'Doesn't Suit Image of Sita'

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Dipika Chikhlia is best known for her role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan. The actress is also known for her debut film Sun Meri Laila, opposite Raj Kiran and three Hindi films with Rajesh Khanna, which were Rupaye Dus Karod, Ghar Ka Chiraag and Khudai. One of the users enquired, “Aapki har ghar mein Puja hoti hai …

2 years, 3 months ago

'Sita' Dipika Chikhlia on Adipurush teaser: 'If the character is from Sri Lanka, they should not look like Mughals'

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Actor Dipika Chikhlia has said that the Adipurush teaser shows the antagonist, Raavan, as a Mughal, not a Sri Lankan. Dipika essayed the iconic role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan and is still known for the part nearly four decades later. Talking about Adipurush teaser, Dipika told Aaj Tak, “A film's characters must appeal to the audience. If the …

3 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Lakshman aka Sunil Lahri wishes Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia on birthday with throwback photos

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TV actress Dipika Chikhlia rose to fame with her appearance and acting in the popular mythological show 'Ramayan' which aired on Doordarshan. The actress who was once missed by fans suddenly garnered attention when her show co-featuring Arun Govil, Sunil Lahri, and others aired again on television last year. Not just her fans but co-star Arun who played the role …

3 years, 8 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia says history is repeating itself as Ramayan returns to TV screens

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A year after it's rerun during coronavirus induced lockdown, the popular mythological show Ramayan has once again returned to the small screen. RAMAYAN TO RETURN ON TV AGAIN Dipika Chikhlia took to her Instagram account to share a photo of herself dressed up as Sita from the show Ramayan. Tune in to Star Bharat everyday at 7pm to watch Ramanand …

4 years, 3 months ago

Ramayan Actor Dipika Chikhlia Mourns Her Mother's Demise, Pens Down Heartfelt Note

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Dipika Chikhlia, who is known for portraying the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, took to social media to express grief as she lost her mother a few days ago. While going down the memory lane, the actress penned a heartfelt note in which she apologised to her late mother for not being able to give her a bag …

4 years, 3 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia shares emotional post on how she missed a chance to fulfil late mother’s wish: ‘Lost the moment and feel sick in the stomach’

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Actor Dipika Chikhlia, best known for her role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana, recently lost her mother and has now shared an emotional post about their time together and a lost opportunity. Dipika’s mother died last week and the actor has written about how she could not gift her mom one small thing that she wished for. My mum …

4 years, 3 months ago

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia's mother passes away, says 'loss of parent cannot go by easily'

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Dipika Chikhlia, who played the role of Sita in the popular mythological show Ramayan, has lost her mother. Another said, "Ohh.sad to hear this mam.may her soul rest in peace.and lots of courage to you and the family members.to overcome this loss" "Dipika chikhlia topiwala ma'am so sad news. Dipika Chikhlia came back into the limelight as Doordarshan aired Ramanand …

4 years, 5 months ago

Ramayan's Sita is eagerly waiting for Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan: Feels like Diwali has come early this year

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Dipika Chikhlia who played the role of Sita in historic show Ramayan took to Instagram to share an 'emotional' post ahead of the Ram Mandir Bhumi Pujan. The actress wrote that the long wait is now over and she is excited about tomorrow's spectacular experience. PM Narendra Modi will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone …

4 years, 8 months ago

Making of Ramayan: How Sunil Lahri injured his fingers, Dipika Chikhlia spent days sitting under a tree

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Ramayan actors Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri faced quite a few challenges while shooting for the show in the ’80s. Sunil Lahri, Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia in a still from Ramayan. Watch: Ramayan actors Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri on making of the show On being asked about her thought process during the Ashok Vatika sequence, Dipika told Hindustan …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan actor Dipika Chikhlia would love to play Kaikeyi, Sunil Lahri wishes to play Raavan’s role if given a chance

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Ramayan actors Sunil Lahri and Dipika Chikhlia, known for playing Lakshman and Sita respectively, have revealed they would want to play exactly the opposite characters if given a chance to pick a role. While Sunil has expressed a desire to play the main antagonist Raavan, Sita said she would like to take up the role of Kaikeyi, Ram’s step-mother. There …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan’s ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia shares first look as freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu for new film, see poster

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Actor Dipika Chikhlia, better known as Ramayan’s Sita, is all set to play veteran freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu. Sharing the poster, Dipika wrote: “#sarojini#sarojininaudu.1st look #poster.#starplus #ramayan #730 #everyday.” With minimal make-up, a middle-aged Dipika as Sarojini looks hopeful and reflective. The tagline reads in Hindi: “Swatantra ki ek nayika ki unkahi kahaani ” Dipika, like many of the leading …

4 years, 8 months ago

Sunil Lahri shares throwback pic with co-star Dipika Chikhlia from a show before Ramayan

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Ramayan star Sunil Lahri, who plays Lakshman in the Ramanand Sagar show is being praised for his acting. Myself and Deepika ji in a serial before Ramayan pic.twitter.com/F5HvyExwLP — Sunil lahri April 25, 2020 The picture is from one of the episodes of Vikram Aur Betaal where the two actors were paired opposite each other. There are even more 's …

4 years, 8 months ago

Did you know Lakshman Sunil Lahiri worked with Sita Dipika Chikhlia before Ramayan? See pic

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Actor Suni Lahiri, who played Lakshan on Ramayan has revealed that he had worked with Dipika Chikhlia before starring in the popular mythological serial together. Sharing the picture on Instagram, Sunil wrote, “Myself and Deepika ji in one of the serial before Ramayan.” Several users also guessed the picture is from Vikram Betaal. “Vikram betaal ki hai an sir.maine dekha …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia's wedding reception photo goes viral, Rajesh Khanna also attended

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TV actress and politician Dipika Chikhlia, who played the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, has been ruling the headlines for her throwback photos. Along with many unseen photos from the Ramayan sets, actress Dipika Chikhlia's wedding reception photo has gone viral on the internet. The photo going viral on the internet features Dipika Chikhlia from her wedding reception …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan fame Sunil Lahri reveals his choice of Bollywood stars who could play Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravan

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The greatest gift which Television viewers got amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country was the re-run of Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana on public broadcaster Doordarshan. The actors who played the role of Ram, Sita, Lakshman-- Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, and Arun Govil apart from the others came in the limelight and everyone wanted to know how they look now and …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia keen on playing Nirbhaya’s mother in film: Understand the pain of Asha Devi

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Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhalia achieved cult status after playing the roles of Ram and Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 Ramayan. Dipika, who was last seen in the Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer film Bala, is now keen on playing Nirbhaya’s mother Asha Devi in a movie. It took her seven years to get the justice she deserved, and in these seven years, …

4 years, 8 months ago

After PM Modi, Ramayan's 'Sita' Dipika Chikhlia shares throwback picture with Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Actress Dipika Chikhalia is making huge headlines these days, thanks to the return of her show Ramayana on Doordarshan. Dipika Chikhlia has now shared a picture with the former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.calling him a 'great man'. Taking to Twitter, the Ramayan actress shared the picture and wrote, "Memories A great man I was blessed to met …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia's photo with PM Modi, LK Advani goes viral

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Dipika Chikhlia, the actress who played Sita in the popular show Ramayan, has been on a photo-sharing spree. After sharing a group picture of them all, Dipika shared a rare photo with PM Narendra Modi and LK Advani from the time when she first stood for elections in Baroda. Earlier on Tuesday, Dipika also shared a video of herself urging …

4 years, 8 months ago

Dipika Chikhlia aka Ramayan’s Sita shares message on ‘Lakshman rekha’ after PM Narendra Modi’s coronavirus speech

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Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the popular 80s television series Ramayan, shared an important message for her fans and followers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Tuesday morning. Dipika also urged everyone to improve their immunity by consuming nutritious foods, as suggested by PM Modi. Dipika also lauded the frontliners - medical professionals, policemen and …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan: ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia shares epic throwback photo of entire team, says ‘many of the cast are no more’

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Actor Dipika Chikhlia has shared a rare photo of the entire cast and crew of television epic, Ramayan. The photo, shared by Dipika on her Instagram page, shows her lead and supporting cast posing in lavish costumes while the directors, cameramen and others from the production team join in. “The Epic pic of the entire team of Ramayan cast and …

4 years, 8 months ago

Ramayan's Sita, Dipika Chikhlia's old pic with Narendra Modi and LK Advani goes viral

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Actress Dipika Chikhlia, who rose to fame as Sita in Ramayan, recently made her Twitter debut. Dipika Chikhlia captioned it, "An old pic when I stood for election from baroda now called as Vadodara extreme right is our PM narendra modi ji nxt to hom was LK Advaniji and me and nalin bhatt in charge of the election @narendramodi @pmo …

4 years, 8 months ago

Rare old photo of Ramayan star cast Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia, Dara Singh will make you nostalgic

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4 years, 9 months ago

WATCH: As Ramayan telecast begins on TV, ‘Sita’ Dipika Chikhlia has a message for viewers

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Sita of Ramayan aka actress Dipika Chikhlia is as excited about the return of the epic drama on TV as are the fans. In the video, Dipika Chikhlia aka Sita asked her fans to enjoy the TV show once again and learn something from it. Watch the video here- Fans will be able to see their favorite show Ramayan on …

4 years, 10 months ago

When Ramayan cast was approached for sensuous shoots

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Actor Arun Govil, who became a national icon in the eighties playing Ram in the eighties serial Ramayan, recalled there was a time when the cast of the series was approached for sensuous photoshoots! "While we were shooting for Ramayan, a lot of renowned magazines approached me and the other cast members to do sensuous photoshoots for them. The actor …

4 years, 10 months ago

33 Years of TV show Ramayana: Ram, Sita, Lakshman - Arun Govil, Dipika, Sunil Lahiri - share unheard stories

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We have seen many celebrities having fun on the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show but this weekend will be special when the Godly characters will grace the show. We are here talking about actors Arun Govil, Dipika Chikhlia and Sunil Lahri who were a part of the iconic mythological show, Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan as they played the roles …

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