Shilpa Saklani loves playing Kaikeyi on screen

Queen Kaikeyi, known for her beauty, intelligence, and political prowess, plays a pivotal role in Sony Entertainment Television’s epic saga, Shrimad Ramayan. Her initial devotion to King Dashrath will soon be overshadowed by a dormant insecurity, fueled by Manthara, leading to a tumultuous phase in her relationship with Lord Ram.

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Actress Shilpa Saklani, who has beautifully portrayed this complex character, elaborate, “Queen Kaikeyi is a formidable character; her internal struggle between love and ambition needs an actor to add so much depth to the onscreen portrayal. Kaikeyi epitomises the complex emotions of human nature and showcases how insecurities can be manipulated for others’ motives, making for one of the biggest teachings of the Ramayan. Warrior, diplomat, and the most favoured queen, there’s so much more to Kaikeyi than just being a negative character.”