India, Nov. 13 -- Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana has been making waves at the box office ever since its release on November 5. However, Sita's portrayal as a warrior who fights demons in the film has raised eyebrows and drawn criticism from a section of viewers. Now, Lara Dutta, who essays the role of Kaikeyi in the film, has defended the portrayal and urged people not to be small-minded.

In an interview with NDTV, Lara defended Sai Pallavi's portrayal of Sita as a warrior amid the backlash, insisting that audiences should simply enjoy the cinematic experience. She pointed out that there are several versions of the Ramayana. She also noted that, considering the cultural practices of those times, boys and girls born into royal families were tra...