Shobana as Mother of Ravana played by Yash / All about Ranbir - Sai Ramayana INTRO

Shobana has joned the Ramayana cast and plays Kaikasi, the mother of Ravana. Yash plays Ravana.
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• Role in the Ramayana:

  Kaikasi is depicted as a woman of intelligence and kindness. She is shown supporting her daughter-in-law Mandodari in her protests against Ravana's actions. In some versions, she even urges Vibhishana to seek refuge with Rama after he is banished by Ravana. 
• Feminist Perspective:

  Some interpretations of the Ramayana, particularly those from a feminist perspective, focus on Kaikasi's role and agency, exploring her motivations and actions within the patriarchal framework of the epic. 
• Different names:

  Kaikasi is also known as Nikasha or Malini in some texts. 
• Her father's influence:

  Sumali, her father, wanted her to marry Vishrava to gain powerful grandsons who could help him reclaim Lanka. 
• She married sage Vishrava:

  According to the Sundara Kanda of the Krittibasi Ramayana, Kaikasi approached Vishrava at the behest of her father and married him. 
• Her son Ravana:

  According to some accounts, Kaikasi supported her son Ravana in his actions, but also advised him to return Sita to Rama. 
• Her death:

  It is believed that Kaikasi died in Lanka, and Ravana was heartbroken by her death. 
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