Sai Pallavi shared her experience playing Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana on KBC 18. She said, "I did not want to use my brain." Instead of overthinking, she chose prayer and surrender to portray the character. Fans can watch the special Diwali episode on October 29 and 30.

On KBC 18, Sai Pallavi opens up about her approach to playing Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. During her conversation with Amitabh Bachchan, the actress reveals how prayer and surrender shaped her mindset towards the mythological role.

Sai Pallavi is set to portray Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The actress recently opened up about taking on the revered mythological character during her appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Discussing what went through her mind when she learnt that she would play Sita, Sai revealed how her approach to the role differed from her usual acting process. Instead of focusing on what she could bring to the character, the actress chose to surrender herself to the experience through prayer and devotion.

Sai Pallavi Opens Up About Playing Goddess Sita In Ramayana

In a promo video for Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, Sai Pallavi opened up about her approach to playing Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. During her conversation with host Amitabh Bachchan, the actress was asked what went through her mind when she learnt that she would be portraying the revered mythological character.

Responding to the question, Sai said, "I did not want to use my brain. Whenever I play a character, I always think what can I do for the character, but this is for the first time I thought what will I get playing the role of Goddess Sita." Explaining how she approached the role, the actress added that she wanted to keep herself transparent and avoid overthinking the character. She said, "I wanted to keep myself transparent. I did not want to think anything. I just prayed and said, Sita Maa, please play that role through me. That is all."

Her response offers a glimpse into the mindset she adopted for the role, highlighting how prayer and surrender became central to her approach to portraying Goddess Sita.

Meanwhile, Ramayana cast Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravi Dubey will join Big B for a special Diwali episode on October 29 and 30 at 9pm on SonyLIV and Sony TV.

About Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana brings the timeless Indian epic to the big screen, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravi Dubey as Laxman. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The story follows Rama's journey from his early life and marriage to Sita to his exile from the kingdom for 14 years. A

ccompanied by Sita and Laxman, he leaves behind royal comforts to live in the forest. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Ravana becomes a central threat. The first instalment is expected to conclude with Sita's abduction, setting the stage for the conflict explored in the sequel. Planned as a two-part cinematic spectacle, the film seeks to combine large-scale visual effects with the emotional and cultural significance of the epic.