The emperor watched the performers act out the tale of Ramayana for the court.

The emperor had grown bored of having the same old concubines, who wanted nothing but to bear his children so that they get special benefits, as his only source of entertainment at the palace. Hence, the emperor hired a group of professional singers, dancers and and percussionists in the royal court to share stories for his entertainment.

But the emperor's eyes were fixed on the woman playing Lady Sita.