Priyanka Chopra rejected this role in Ramayana

Priyanka Chopra rejected this role in Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi's Ramayana is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari. Now reports are coming that global beauty Priyanka Chopra rejected the role in Ramayana.

The makers offered her to cast her in the role of Surpanakha, sister of Ravana in the film. However, Priyanka Chopra rejected the offer. A source shares “Surpanakha is one of the main reasons the Ramayana took place. The makers were keen on having Priyanka Chopra for the same role. But things didn’t work out owing to her packed schedule with international projects. That’s when Rakul came on board. She fitted the role perfectly and brought intensity and a fresh take to the character."

Eventually the role went to Rakul Preet Singh. Ramayan stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly essaying the role of Jatayu, while Sunny Deol steps in as Hanuman. The line-up also features Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva, Arun Govil as King Dasharath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Vivek Oberoi as Vidhyutjiva.