Actress playing Goddess Sita in ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ says faith and humanity go beyond religious identityMumbai,
Actress Anjali Arora, who portrays Goddess Sita in the film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, has said that devotion and humanity transcend religious boundaries. She also spoke against attitudes that belittle people for taking pride in Sanatan Dharma.In an interview with IANS, Anjali recalled that several Muslim crew members contributed to the making of the film, which narrates the story of Lord Ram. According to the actress, their religious identities did not prevent them from participating in a project centred on Hindu devotion.‘Faith Should Also Be Reflected in Humanity’Speaking about the trolling people sometimes face for expressing their religious beliefs, Anjali said genuine faith should be reflected not only in prayers and rituals but also in how people treat others.She said that a person’s belief in God should go hand in hand with respect for fellow human beings. Anjali added that she would treat a Muslim person sitting in front of her as an ordinary human being, irrespective of religious differences.Muslim Crew Members Contributed to Ram Devotional MusicRecalling her experience on the sets of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, Anjali said several members of the crew, including spot assistants, lighting staff and the music director, were Muslims and worked wholeheartedly on the project.She noted that members of the team sang devotional songs dedicated to Lord Ram and helped create the film’s music. According to her, religion does not determine whether someone can contribute to a creative project; dedication and discipline are what matter.The actress emphasised that devotion and humanity should not be viewed through the narrow lens of religious identity.Cast and Release DetailsIn Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, Anjali Arora plays Goddess Sita, while Dev Sharma portrays Lord Ram. Sheel Verma appears as Lakshman, Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman, and Rajniesh Duggall as Ravana.Directed by Abhishek Singh and produced by Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela, the film was released in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi on September 25.
