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Donal Bisht recently revisited a memorable chapter of her acting journey as she took a trip down memory lane and shared her first interaction for the much-awaited film Ramayana.
The actress posted a video of her introduction, which she had recorded on June 26, 2023, recalling how an unexpected casting call eventually led her to audition for the character of Surpanakha in the ambitious cinematic project.
Sharing the experience, Donal revealed that when the casting team first contacted her, she did not even know which film she was being considered for. She was in the middle of a shoot and wearing full makeup when she was asked to send an introduction immediately. While she initially requested to record it later, considering that introductions are generally expected in a no-makeup look, the team insisted that she send it in her current appearance. She eventually recorded the introduction between her shoot schedules.
Recalling the entire experience, Donal shared her complete note on social media:
“Well, i was just going down the memory lane & came across my first interaction for the Film Ramayana, on 26 June 2023!
By this time ididn’t even know lm giving intro for what ! They all were in hurry & just asked me to send an intro there and then immediately whatever look I’m in. I told the casting people i was shooting & was in full makeup so if i can give intro later! As we are supposed to give intros in no makeup look! But they said send howsoever you are looking right now immediately & here that intro was from between the shoot!
Later when i was called for the Ramayana Audition you all know the story from my interview by now ! When such a big project every lill thing becomes a news anyways I’m glad i was asked to audition for Surpanakhan though i wanted to audition for Sita too! But nevertheless! Touched down the hearts of the film team & was considered for this magnum opus is sweet! Rest the audition is with Mukesh Chabbra casting people, Sharing what ihad ! Going to watch the film asap & checking those dialogues i gave audition of, soon !”
Donal further revealed that she was subsequently called for the Ramayana audition by the team of renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra. The actress was considered for Surpanakha and also shared that she had hoped to audition for Sita. Nevertheless, she feels blessed and grateful to have been considered for a project of such a massive scale.
For an actor, being considered for a prestigious cinematic project like Ramayana is certainly a memorable experience. Donal’s latest post offers a glimpse into the journey behind the scenes and takes audiences back to the early stages of the film’s casting process. Rather than focusing only on the outcome, the actress chose to celebrate the opportunity and the experience of being part of the audition process.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The first instalment released in theatres on November 5, 2026, making Donal’s nostalgic post particularly timely as audiences revisit the film and its journey.
