Notably, the role of Shurpanakha is being portrayed by Rakul Preet Singh in the upcoming mythological film.
However, Priyanka Chopra was reportedly approached for the same role in the past.
The actress refused the same since she was busy with her international projects.
Although Rakul was finalized to be a part of the film a long time ago, Priyanka would have left an amazing impact as Shurpanakha on screen.
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Priyanka has the potential to appear a little bit intimidating when it comes to negative characters, and we saw that many years ago in Aitraaz.
On the other hand, the role will be experimental for Rakul, who has been repeatedly playing the same kind of characters after she made her debut in the film industry.
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The character is negative, and it will be interesting to see whether director Nitesh Tiwari will be able to bring her true potential to the screen.
Priyanka Chopra might have missed the opportunity to be a part of a magnum opus. But it was not the end for her as the actress grabbed an important role in S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming film, SSMB29, opposite Mahesh Babu.
Ramayana is being released in two parts, and in case the first one becomes a big hit, Nitesh can consider giving a small role to Priyanka Chopra in the second installment. Let's wait and see if that happens.