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Sai Pallavi on playing Sita in Ramayana: I did not want to use my mind too much

Sai Pallavi has opened up about her approach to playing Sita in the upcoming film Ramayana, revealing that she wanted to surrender herself to the role rather than approach it with preconceived notions. She said she hoped to understand the wisdom the character could offer her through the experience. Pallavi, along with co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Ravi Dubey, appeared on the sets of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. During the interaction, the actors spoke about their experiences of being part of the film and what went through their minds when they were offered their respective roles. Welcoming the three actors to the show, Bachchan expressed his pleasure at having them on the sets and said, Aap teeno ko aaj yahan swagat karke, hamare liye bade garv ki baat hai. Garv ki baat yeh bhi hai ki aaj aap jis film ke baare mein charcha karenge, uske baare mein hum aur saari jaankari jaanna chahenge. Ek baar fir, main aap sab logon ka bahut-bahut dhanyavaad deta hoon.. (It is a matter of great pride for us to welcome all three of you here today. It is also a matter of pride that we will get to discuss the film you are working on today and learn more about it. Once again, I thank all of you very much) The host then asked the actors about their initial reactions when the filmmakers approached them for their respective characters. Addressing Pallavi first, he asked, Aap logon ne alag-alag bhumikayein nibhayi hain. Jab ye teeno bhumikayein aapko bataayi gayi, nirmata-nirdeshak ki taraf se, toh aapke man mein kya chal raha tha? Ladies first.. (You have all portrayed different roles. When the producers and director told you about these three roles, what was going through your minds? Ladies first) View this post on Instagram A post shared by sonytvofficial (@sonytvofficial) Responding to the question, Pallavi explained that playing Sita was a different experience from her previous acting assignments. She said, Main is baar dimag use nahi karna chahti thi... par maine socha jab bhi main ek character play karti hoon, main sochti hoon ki main kya kar sakti hoon woh character ke liye, par ye pehle baar mujhe laga ki main Sita Maa ke paatra ko play karke mujhe kya milega wahan se, mujhe kya gyaan milega, mujhe kya milega (This time, I did not want to use my mind too much. But then I thought, whenever I play a character, I usually think about what I can do for that character. But for the first time, while playing the role of Sita Maa, I found myself wondering, What will I receive from this experience? What knowledge will I gain? What will I take away from it?) She further explained that she wanted to approach the character with faith and remain open to what the experience might teach her. Elaborating on her thought process, she said, Toh main kitna bhi jaanti hoon, utna main transparent rakhna chahti thi... main apne aap ko kuch sochna nahi chahti thi, sirf prarthana karke, maa aap mere dwara woh paatra nibhayi, aise bol diya, bas.. (So, whatever I knew, I wanted to keep it that transparent. I didnt want to let myself think too much about anything. I simply prayed and said, Mother, please let me play that role through me, and left it at that) Bachchan appreciated Pallavi's response, acknowledging the thought behind her approach to the character. He said, Bahut achhi baat kahi aapne, bahut achhi baat kahi.. (Youve made a very good point; a very good point indeed.) The conversation offered a glimpse into Pallavi's preparation for portraying Sita, a revered figure in Indian mythology, and the faith and introspection she hopes to bring to the role in Ramayana. The Kaun Banega Crorepati Diwali Special will air on October 29 and 30 at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television. Also Read : Ramayanas Mangal Rang out now! Song brings Lord Rama and Goddess Sitas love story in a heartfelt manner; watch