Sony SAB’s Shrimad Ramayan continues to captivate audiences with its narration of the epic tale of Lord Ram (Sujay Reu) and Sita (Prachi Bansal). Recently, the show delivered a powerful moment where Sita transformed into the fierce Maa Kali to save Lord Ram from Sahastramukh Raavan (Praneet Bhatt). This dramatic scene left viewers in awe, and the story of creating Maa Kali’s iconic look is just as compelling.

Inspired by the artistry of Kumortuli, Kolkata’s famed hub for crafting idols, immense effort went into ensuring authenticity. A skilled makeup artist travelled from Kolkata to the set at Umbergaon to design Prachi’s striking transformation, while exquisite jewellery pieces, including mund malas and chand malas, were shipped within 48 hours. To further elevate the look, artisans from Kumortuli themselves arrived in Umbergaon to ensure every detail was perfect, from the ornaments to Maa Kali’s symbolic features.

Speaking about the experience, Prachi Bansal shared, “I am overwhelmed by the level of detailing that has gone into my look as Kaali Maa. Every small detail, from the makeup which went on for 4-5 hours, to the jewellery and the props, everything has been done meticulously and the Kumortuli artisans added a lot of their influences. Bringing Maa Kali to life on-screen was a divine journey, and I truly felt her power resonate within me during the process of this powerful transformation.”

Tune in to Sony SAB's Shrimad Ramayan every Monday to Saturday at 7.30 PM