Shurpanakha
- Kingdom
- Lanka
- Group
- Lanka
- Played by
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Movie part
- Both Parts
In Valmiki's Ramayana
Shurpanakha meets Rama and Lakshmana in the forest. Rebuffed and wounded by Lakshmana, she goes to Ravana and urges him to abduct Sita.
Importance in the narrative
After being rejected and wounded in the forest, Shurpanakha urges Ravana to take revenge.
Ramayana (2026)
Portrayal in the film
Rakul Preet Singh plays Shurpanakha, as reported by several publications.
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