‘Sharm Aani Chahiye Aapko…’: Mukesh Khanna Calls Out Ramayana Makers Over Sita’s Action Scenes

Actor Mukesh Khanna has criticised Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana over its portrayal of Sita. He questioned her action scenes and also commented on the praise surrounding Yash’s performance.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, the Shaktimaan and Mahabharat actor challenged the film’s creative choices. He questioned the reported explanation that Sita’s fight scenes draw from the Adbhut Ramayana. Khanna also compared the attention Yash has received with the response to Ranbir Kapoor.

Mukesh Khanna Objects To Sita’s Action Scenes In Ramayana

Khanna compared Sita’s fight scenes to those of modern heroines and Rani of Jhansi. He said Valmiki’s Ramayana does not describe her taking part in physical combat. He questioned the decision to show her fighting several demons. He said, "Maine check kiya, Valmiki Ramayan mein kahin bhi aisa nahi hai."

Khanna said the producer had reportedly cited the Adbhut Ramayana as the source for the scene. He also disagreed with using Sita’s portrayal to represent modern women. Addressing the makers, he said, "Suddenly aap ek naya scene daalte ho ki Sita ji lad rahi hain, thakathum karate, ye woh, ye talwar chala rahi hain, pata nahi kya-kya kar rahi hain. Sharm aani chahiye aapko!"

Mukesh Khanna Says Yash Is Getting More Praise Than Ranbir Kapoor

Khanna’s second objection concerned Yash, who plays Ravana. He said Yash was receiving more praise than Ranbir Kapoor, who portrays Lord Ram. He added that discussion around Yash’s performance was going on for months. Khanna also stressed the importance of writing in an actor’s performance.

Citing his role as Bhishma Pitamah and Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar, he said, "Sab kamaal actor tabhi karta hai jab aap unko kamaal karne ke liye script dete ho. Agar maine Pitamah ke role mein kamaal kiya hai, toh mere ko Doctor Rai Sahab ki script chaandi ki thaali mein mili. Agar Akshaye Khanna, agar Dhurandhar mein hero na hote hue bhi kamaal kar jaate hain, toh woh director aur writer ne unko chaandi ki thaali mein woh scenes, woh build-up diya."

Meanwhile, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash as leads. The film is going strong at the box office with a total India net collection of Rs 238.85 crore in an extended opening weekend.