
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…
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.
The easy narrative is that glamour weakens a mythological character, while an older portrayal must automatically be superior. That is as lazy as treating online applause as a serious verdict. The available comparison tells us about changing screen styles and audience tastes, not acting quality. A fair judgement needs the full performances, not photographs or social media labels.
Source: ndtv.com
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