Actress Anjali Arora has spoken about religious identity, faith and humanity while discussing her experience of working on the recently released film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. The actor recalled that several Muslim members of the film’s crew contributed to a project centred on Lord Ram, including singing devotional songs and creating music for the film.Anjali also criticised people who, according to her, troll Hindus for openly taking pride in being Sanatani. She said that religious faith should be accompanied by respect for humanity and other faiths.Key HighlightsAnjali Arora spoke about religious identity and humanity.She recalled working with Muslim crew members on Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.She said Muslim members of the team sang songs dedicated to Lord Ram.Anjali said faith should not be separated from humanity.She played Maa Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.The film released in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi on September 25, 2026.Anjali Arora Talks About Sanatani IdentityDuring an interaction with IANS, Anjali addressed criticism directed at people who openly identify themselves as Sanatani. She said she believes a person who follows a religion should also respect people belonging to other faiths.The actress emphasised that, in her view, devotion should not become a reason to look down on another person's religion. She connected religious belief with values such as humanity, respect and discipline.Her comments came while she was discussing her experience of working on Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, where she played Maa Sita.Anjali Recalls Muslim Crew Members Singing Lord Ram SongsAnjali said the film had several Muslim members working behind the scenes, including people involved in production, lighting and music.According to the actress, some of these Muslim crew members sang songs dedicated to Lord Ram and also worked on the film's music.She recalled the experience while explaining why she believes religious identity should not determine whether someone can participate in or connect with a project based on another faith's traditions.Anjali said that for her, what matters is the discipline and values that a person carries, rather than simply their religious identity.Anjali Arora Played Maa SitaAnjali Arora portrayed Maa Sita opposite Dev Sharma, who played Lord Ram, in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. The cast also includes Sheel Verma as Lakshman, Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman and Rajniesh Duggal as Ravan.The film, directed by Abhishek Singh and produced by Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela, released in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi on September 25, 2026.Before the film's release, Anjali had also faced criticism over her casting as Sita. She responded to the trolling by saying that audiences should separate her social-media persona from the character she portrays on screen.Anjali's Message on Faith and HumanityAnjali's latest comments focus on the relationship between faith and humanity. Her recollection of Muslim crew members contributing to a Ramayana-based film has also highlighted the diverse group involved in making the project.Rather than limiting devotion to religious identity, the actress said she believes the values taught by religious scriptures should also guide how people treat others.
