Sonia Balani on Playing Urmila in 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' - "Understanding Her Sacrifice Was Beyond My Imagination"
Actress Sonia Balani, who portrays Urmila in Nitesh Tiwari's epic film adaptation 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend', discusses her role preparation and working with the cast.
By News Rush Point Desk

Actress Sonia Balani, who portrays Urmila in Nitesh Tiwari's epic film adaptation 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend', discusses her role preparation and working with the cast. Initially auditioning for Soorpanakha, she was surprisingly selected for Urmila within a day. What drew Sonia to Urmila was her quiet acceptance of a long separation from her husband Lakshman, one of the lesser-explored aspects of the epic. The actor finds understanding Urmila's sacrifice challenging, as it surpasses her contemporary comprehension. Sonia Balani expresses gratitude for the opportunity to bring Urmila to life on screen and values her interactions with Nitesh Tiwari and Sai Pallavi. She describes the film set as meticulously organized and peaceful, unlike usual productions of this scale. Despite having screen time concerns in a film featuring industry heavyweights, Sonia is content working with Tiwari and being part of an epic saga. Reflecting on her role, she admires Urmila's selfless sacrifices without seeking recognition, which serves as her takeaway from the experience. 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend', featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravie Dubey, among others, hit theaters on November 5.
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