Deepika Chikhlia Biography: Age, Ramayan Fame, Politics and Latest News

 

Quick Facts: Born 29 April 1965 (age 61) · Bombay, Maharashtra · Actress, former Lok Sabha MP (1991–1996) · Iconic role as Sita in Ramayan (1987).

Deepika Chikhlia Topiwala, born Dipti Chikhalia, grew up in a Gujarati Hindu family in Bombay. Her father was Rajesh T. Chikhalia, and she has a brother, Himanshu, and sister, Arti . She made her acting debut in the TV series Rishte-Naate in 1980, followed by her film debut as lead actress in Sun Meri Laila (1983) opposite Raj Kiran .

Her career-defining role came in 1987 when she played Devi Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. The serial made her a household name across India. She also appeared in Vikram Aur Betaal, The Sword of Tipu Sultan, and Luv Kush . In Hindi cinema, she starred alongside Rajesh Khanna in Ghar Ka Chiraag and Rupaye Dus Karod, and had hits in Kannada (Hosa Jeevana), Bengali (Asha O Bhalobasha), and Tamil (Naangal) .

Riding her fame as a religious icon, Chikhlia won the Baroda Lok Sabha seat in 1991 as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and served until 1996 . She married Hemant Topiwala, a Gujarati businessman, in 1991.

Latest News: Chikhlia remains a beloved figure, particularly for her portrayal of Sita. She appeared in Bala (2019) and continues to make public appearances tied to her Ramayan legacy.