On the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, the first musical track from the upcoming mythological feature Ramayana, titled Jai Jai Ram, made its official debut. Composed by AR Rahman, the devotional composition features the combined vocal talents of Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics penned by Dr Kumar Vishwas. Slated for a major theatrical release during the Diwali festive window, the cinematic project features Ranbir Kapoor alongside Sai Pallavi in the central lead roles. As the release timeline approaches, the production team has steadily begun unveiling the extensive supporting cast that populates this epic narrative.
The casting of the brothers was previously outlined, bringing Ravi Dubey on board as Lakshman, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, and Nitish Sharma as Shatrughna. The launch of the inaugural track has now resolved all remaining speculation surrounding the women portraying Sita's sisters on screen. Visual sequences in the Jai Jai Ram musical release confirm that Surbhi Das, Sonia Balani, and Riya Kapoor form the core sisterhood ensemble directed by Nitesh Tiwari, marking significant casting milestones for each performer involved.
Riya Kapoor Takes on the Role of Bharat's Wife Mandavi
In the expansive lore of the epic, the character of Mandavi holds a position of immense dignity as the wife of Bharat and cousin sister to Sita. Actress Riya Kapoor has been officially cast to bring this character to life. Having previously undertaken modest assignments in the South Indian film industry, securing an integral role in a mainstream multi-starrer of this scale represents a defining career transition and a major platform for her artistic profile.
Assamese Actress Surbhi Das Plays Shrutakirti
The role of Shrutakirti, who is Sita's cousin and the devoted wife of Shatrughna, has been assigned to Assamese actress Surbhi Das. Her presence is visibly woven into the visuals of the Jai Jai Ram song sequence. Addressing her involvement, Surbhi Das shared that she had been actively exploring opportunities across streaming media and feature films following her stints on television, at which point the offer to portray Shrutakirti in this magnum opus materialized.
Sonia Balani Secures the Role of Lakshman's Wife Urmila
Speculation surrounding Sonia Balani had gained momentum ever since the early promotional footage began circulating among fans. The production has now confirmed that she portrays Urmila, the steadfast wife of Lakshman. Interestingly, Balani had originally hoped to secure the role of Shrutakirti during the audition phase, though the creative team ultimately finalized her for the emotionally demanding portrayal of Urmila. Audiences will recognize Balani from her performance in the widely discussed feature The Kerala Story, alongside prominent roles in successful television productions such as Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Tu Mera Hero.
