Dipika Chikhlia (Indian Actress and Politician) Biography

Dipika Chikhlia, also known as Dipika Chikhalia Topiwala, is a talented actress and a prominent figure in Indian politics. With her iconic role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s legendary TV series “Ramayan,” Deepika Chikhalia captured the hearts of millions of viewers across the nation. She was very devoted to acting and had a dream to work in the film industry like other actresses.

Deepika Chikhalia was born on April 29, 1965, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. She made her debut in the entertainment industry with the TV series “Rishte-Naate” in 1980, where she showcased her acting skills and left a lasting impression on the audience.

Deepika then gets into various regional film industries, including Bollywood, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Bengali, Telugu, and Gujarati, exploring her versatility as an actress. She grew up in the Girnar apartments in the area of Bandra a suburb of Mumbai.

Deepika Chikhalia Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Physical Stats & More

Personal Life

Career

Debut

• TV: Rishte-Naate (1980)
• Bollywood Film: Sun Meri Laila (1983)
• Malayalam Film: Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)
• Bhojpuri Film: Sajanwa Bairi Bhaile Hamar (1987)
• Kannada Film: Indrajith (1989)
• Bengali Film: Asha O Bhalobasha (1989)
• Telugu Film: Yamapasam (1989)
• Gujarati Film: Jode Rahejo Raj (1989)
• Tamil Film: Periya Idathu Pillai (1990)

Politics

Carrer and TV Shows

Deepika Chikhalia’s career took a remarkable turn when she was cast as Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s, “Ramayan,” which aired on Doordarshan in 1987. She played Site alongside Ram (Arun Govil ) and Laxman (Sunil Lahri)

The success of “Ramayan” led to a sequel series, “Luv Kush,” in which Deepika reprised her role, further solidifying her position as a talented actress.

Deepika Chikhalia made her acting debut in 1980 with the TV series “Rishte-Naate.” She then ventured into various regional film industries, including Bollywood, Malayalam, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Bengali, Telugu, and Gujarati, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Early Life

She spent her formative years in Girnar Apartments, a prestigious residential complex located in the upscale area of Pali Hills, situated in the suburb of Bandra in Mumbai. Even during her school days, Deepika showcased a fervent passion for acting.

Personal Life

On 23 November 1991, Dipika married Hemant Topiwala, owner of Shingar Bindi and Tips and Toes cosmetics. They have two daughters, Nidhi Topiwala and Juhi Topiwala.

Filmography

Politics

She made the move into politics as a Topiwala. She was elected to the Indian Lok Sabha in 1991 as a member of parliament, serving the Baroda seat. As a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Dipika ran for office. Her entry into politics gave her the opportunity to serve the public in a new way and changed the political climate of the nation.

Achievements

She has acted in a variety of movies and television serials for which she got immense popularity in her career life. Moreover, she is known for her versatility and has played a variety of roles.

Net Worth & Salary

She commands a significant fee for her work in the entertainment industry. It has been reported that she charges Rs 1 lakh per episode for her appearances. Additionally, her monthly salary is estimated to be around 10 lakhs. Acting, modeling, and brand endorsements serve as her primary sources of income, showcasing her versatility and popularity in the industry.

Deepika Chikhalia has an estimated total Net Worth of Rs 35 Crores.

Relationship and Marriage

Deepika Chikhalia was married to  Gujarati businessman, also the owner of Shingar Bindi and Tips and Toes Cosmetics, Hemant Topiwala. She tied knots with Hemant on 22nd of November, 1991. With Hemant, she has two daughters named Nidhi Topiwala and Juhi Topiwala. Nidhi is a make-up artist by profession and was born in 1993.

Facts About Deepika Chikhalia

• Deepika Chikhalia was born and brought up in Bombay (Maharashtra).
• She is best known for her role as Sita in Ramanand Sagar‘s Ramayan on Doordarshan.  
• In 1988, she also appeared in Ramayan’s series, Luv Kush, which was also produced by Ramanand Sagar.  
• After Ramayan, she became very popular among the television ad makers and did many TV commercials. Her TV commercial of Nirma Super Detergent Soap Cake was very popular on Doordarshan.
• Deepika Chikhlia rose to prominence with her portrayal of Sita in the iconic television series “Ramayan” (1987-1988).
• Her mesmerising performance as the beloved Hindu goddess earned her widespread recognition and made her a household name across the country.
• Apart from her memorable role in “Ramayan,” Deepika Chikhlia has worked in various Hindi and regional films.
• Some of her notable film appearances include “Bhagavad Gita” (1993), “Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro” (1989), and “Gandhi My Father” (2007).
• Deepika Chikhlia’s career has spanned over three decades, and she has worked with some of the most prominent directors and actors in the industry.
• Her performances have been praised for their authenticity and emotional depth, showcasing her exceptional acting prowess.
• Beyond her acting career, Deepika Chikhlia has also ventured into producing films. She produced the film “Sarhad Paar” (2006), which touched upon the sensitive subject of Indo-Pak relations.
• In recent years, Deepika Chikhlia has embraced social media and has been actively engaging with her fans.
• Deepika Chikhlia’s impact on Indian entertainment extends beyond her on-screen presence.
• Her portrayal of Sita in “Ramayan” became iconic, and her grace, beauty, and talent continue to inspire generations of actors and viewers.

Controversy

• Ramayan’s Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia trolled for sharing pics in school uniform: Haath me kaunsi drink hai?

Ramayan’s Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia happens to be one of the most active celebrities on social media. Every now and then, she keeps on treating her fans with throwback pictures. However, this time, she poured in several photos from her recent outing that caught the attention of netizens and became a reason for online trolling.

Ramayan happens to be one of the most popular and loved mythological shows on the small screen. The show that aired in the late 1980s was directed by Ramanand Sagar and went on from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988. The show returned during the course of the COVID-19 lockdown and broke many TRP records. For those unversed, it featured Arun Govil as Bhagwaan Ram, Deepika Chikhalia as Mata Sita and Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, late Dara Singh as Lord Hanuman and late Arvind Trivedi in the role of Ravana. Amongst the list, Dipika happens to be one of the most active celebrities on social media. Every now and then, she keeps on treating her fans with throwback pictures. However, this time, she poured in several photos from her recent outing that caught the attention of netizens and became a reason for online trolling.

Taking to the photo-sharing application on Sunday (May 22), Dipika Chikhlia posted a set of pictures with her friends in which she was seen wearing a white shirt, skirt, sneakers and a necktie. Looking at her post, it seemed that the party she attended had a particular theme according to which she was dressed. 

Alongside the pictures, Dipika wrote in the caption, “Off to school on a Sunday.” Apparently, Dipika has now deleted her post. However, we managed to take a screenshot of the same!

As soon as she shared the post, her followers started expressing their displeasure in looking at the pictures of their ‘Sita Maa.’ They even expressed thei anger by looking at the drink in her hand.  A person wrote, “Ye Apka Khon Sa Avtar Hai…? Sorry, Dekh Kar Bilkul bhi Acha Nahi Laga…” Another person commented, “Maa ye aapne Haath me kaunsi drink le rakhi hai.”While a third person said, “Aapko aise kpde nhi pehnne chaiye dipikaji hamne aapko devi ka drja diya hua h so.”

• Adipurush kiss controversy: OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia reacts, ‘We couldn’t even hug anyone, for this generation Ramayan is just a film’

Adipurush kiss controversy: OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia takes a dig at Kriti Sanon and younger actors says they do not feel emotions of a role

Adipurush held a pre-release event at the Tirumala Tirupathi Temple of Andhra Pradesh. Prabhas, Om Raut and Kriti Sanon were present for the event. While Kriti Sanon was leaving the event filmmaker Om Raut hugged her, and gave her a good-bye kiss. This caused a furore on social media. A BJP leader, Ramesh Naidu Nagothu said that such kind of behaviour was unacceptable in the premises of the temple. Later, the priest of Chiklur Balaji Temple also slammed them. He said even married couples do not indulge in such behaviour in the premises of a temple. The actress criticized the gesture of Kriti Sanon and Om Raut in public. She told Aaj Tak that she feels it a common problem with today’s actors that they cannot live a character or understand its emotions. She says Ramayan is just another movie for them. Dipika Chikhlia says it is rare that they have felt the character in their soul. She said that Kriti Sanon was an actress of the modern generation and that it is common to hug or kiss people in your social circle. Dipika Chikhlia says Kriti Sanon might not have seen herself as Goddess Sita. She said it is a matter of emotion. She said she lived the role of Maa Sita and she has considered it as just a role. She said actors would move on easily from one role to another as a film gets completed. She said such emotions do not matter once a movie is over. 

Dipika Chikhlia said no one had guts to call her by her name. She said people would come and touch her feet when she was in her get-up as Maa Sita. She said times were different. Dipika said that people really assumed her to be the human manifestation of the revered figure. She said she could not hug any one, a kiss was a far off thing. She said after the release of Adipurush, Kriti Sanon and Prabhas would get busy with new projects and forget the character. She said after the release of Ramayan she was treated like a literal Goddess who was residing on this Earth. She said this kind of love and devotion made her respect the sentiments of people a lot more.

Adipurush is coming in cinemas on July 16. The movie is made on a budget of over Rs 500 crores. It has recovered a large part of the sum via digital and TV rights. Dipika Chikhlia played the role of Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan.

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Ramayan stars Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, Deepika Chikhalia to attend Ayodhya Ram temple inauguration

Actors Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, and Deepika Chikhalia, are best known for Ramand Sagar’s Ramayan. They visited Ayodhya to shoot album Hamare Ram Aayenge.

Actors Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, and Deepika Chikhalia, known for Ramand Sagar’s Ramayan, visited Ayodhya to shoot their album Hamare Ram Aayenge. While talking to the media at an event in Ayodhya, Arun, who played the character of Lord Ram shared his thoughts regarding the Pran Pratistha Mahotsav of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

Arun Govil on Ram temple

Arun Govil said, “Ayodhya’s Ram temple will prove to be our Rashtra Mandir. The culture that had faded in the last few years across the world, this temple will again send a message that will strengthen our culture. It is a heritage that will be known to the whole world, this temple will be a source of inspiration, it is the centre of our faith, it will be our pride, it will become our identity. Our morals should be adopted by all.”

He added, “I had no idea that the consecration of Lord Ram would happen in this way, that it would be such a big event, this is the biggest event of my life. There is so much emotion and energy, the whole country is taking only Ram’s name, wherever Lord Ram is present. Those who believe in Ram, there is an atmosphere of happiness there, it was not imagined, hence the feeling of it is very pleasant that we are going to witness such a moment.”

Sunil Lahiri on Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav

Sunil Lahiri, who played the role of Laxman, said, “I am very fortunate to be attending the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav, I am getting a chance to know what I did not know, the atmosphere created in the country is very religious and is very positive and it will give a very positive feeling to the world.”

“Those who have been denying Ram, they do not know what Ram is unless someone reads Ramayana. God is Maryada Purushottam, Ramayana also teaches us that we should live with dignity, this teaching is not known to those who deny Ram,” he added.

Deepika Chikhalia: Our image has settled in hearts

Deepika Chikhalia, who played the role of Goddess Sita, said, “Our image has settled in the hearts of the people, even after the construction of Ram temple, I do not think there will be any change in it, Ram Lala’s life is being consecrated, people have given a lot of love. The characters of Ramayana will continue to receive similar love.”

Meanwhile, Hamare Ram Aayenge, is sung by Sonu Nigam. The album was shot at Guptar Ghat, Hanumangarhi and Lata Chowk. Actors Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhalia will also attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony on January 22.