Sai Pallavi studied to become a doctor. She ended up as one of South cinema’s most respected actors. That career switch became the subject of a funny exchange on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 when host Amitabh Bachchan asked her a simple question. Her Ramayana co-star Ranbir Kapoor gave an answer that needed just one line to land.
Amitabh Bachchan’s Question About Sai Pallavi’s Career Switch
A promo released by the show’s makers shows Amitabh Bachchan asking Sai Pallavi about her move from medicine to movies. The host put it plainly.
“You studied to become a doctor. And you ended up here. How?”
Sai Pallavi completed her MBBS from Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. She did not practise as a doctor. Her acting debut came with the Malayalam film Premam, and she went on to build a career across Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Bhagwan Ka Prescription’ Line
Sai Pallavi answered Amitabh Bachchan by saying her entry into films was destined.
“That’s how God wrote it. It was written that I was supposed to act.”
Her reply left the host puzzled for a moment. Ranbir Kapoor, sitting beside her, added his own explanation.
“Bhagwan ka prescription tha Sir, that she has to act.”
The line drew cheers and applause from the studio audience. The joke worked because it mixed Sai Pallavi‘s medical background with a simple idea: a higher power wrote the prescription, and acting was the treatment.
Sai Pallavi on Playing Sita in Ramayana
Another promo from the same episode shows Sai Pallavi talking about her role as Sita in Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana. She said her approach to this character was different from her usual process.
“I didn’t want to use my head this time. Every time when I play a character, I think, ‘What can I give to that character?’ but this was the first time when I thought, ‘What can I get for playing a role like that of Sita Maa?’”
She added that she prayed to Sita Maa before moving forward with the role.
KBC 18 Ramayana Episode Date and Streaming Details
The Ramayana cast episodes of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 will air on October 29 and 30 at 9 pm IST on Sony Entertainment Television. The episodes will also stream on SonyLIV. Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey appear together on the hot seat for the Diwali special.
The team has been promoting the film in cities including Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai ahead of its worldwide release.
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Ramayana Theatrical Release and Cast
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra with Yash‘s Monster Mind Creations. The first part is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026, days before Diwali.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshmana, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The ensemble cast also includes Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, and Vivek Oberoi.
Reports place the budget at ₹4,000 crore, and the project is planned as a two-part franchise. The second instalment was previously announced for a Diwali 2027 release, though a report suggested a possible delay. The makers have not confirmed any change.
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