# Rakul Preet’s Surpanakha Compared With Renu Dhariwal’s 1987 Portrayal 2026-08-07T06:05:23+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet NDTV compares Rakul Preet Singh’s portrayal of Surpanakha with Renu Dhariwal’s performance in the 1987 adaptation of Ramayan. Rakul’s look has been described online as that of the “most glamorous Rakshasi”. Dhariwal’s portrayal, by contrast, is presented as timeless. The comparison centres on how two actors have shaped the image of the mythological character in different screen versions. The source does not provide further details about Rakul’s film, its release, or the actors’ performances beyond the contrasting reactions to their looks. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: Rakul Preet Singh, Ramayan, Renu Dhariwal, Surpanakha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rakul-preets-surpanakha-compared-with-renu-dhariwals-1987-portrayal/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rakul-preets-surpanakha-compared-with-renu-dhariwals-1987-portrayal/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.