Ramayan Katha star Anjali Arora visits Kainchi Dham amid backlash for playing Sita

Anjali Arora visited Kainchi Dham and shared pictures after seeking Neem Karoli Baba's blessings. The post comes as her casting as Goddess Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha remains under online scrutiny.Anjali Arora at Kainchi Dham. Actor and content creator Anjali Arora has shared pictures from Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand amid online backlash over her casting as Goddess Sita in the upcoming film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki. Arora, who rose to fame with Kacha Badam, posted the images from the holy shrine as discussion around the film continues on social media.Arora visited Kainchi Dham ahead of the film’s release. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "Aaj Kainchi Dham mein Neem Karoli Baba ke darshan karke Baba ka aashirwaad liya. Baba ki kripa sadaiv bani rahe. Jai Shree Ram (Today at Kainchi Dham, I visited Neem Karoli Baba and received his blessings. May Baba’s grace always remain. Hail Lord Ram)."The debate around the film, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki, began after its poster and teaser were unveiled online. A section of social media users questioned Arora’s casting as Goddess Sita, while others also criticised the film’s early visuals and special effects. Some users compared the presentation with Adipurush, and several comments focused on both the casting and the VFX.Directed by Abhishek Singh, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki features Anjali Arora as Goddess Sita and Dev Sharma as Lord Ram. The film has been shot in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, and its teaser shows key moments from the epic, including the wedding of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, exile, Sita’s abduction and the preparations for the Ram Setu. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 26.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 20, 2026 13:18 IST