Among them are Indira Krishnan, Lara Dutta and Sonal Jha, who play King Dasharatha's three queens - Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra. Indira Krishnan as Queen KaushalyaIndira Krishnan takes on the role of Queen Kaushalya, the eldest of Dasharatha's queens and the mother of Lord Ram. Sonal Jha as Queen SumitraSonal Jha is widely reported to portray Queen Sumitra, the third of Dasharatha's queens and the mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The actor has steadily built a diverse body of work across television, films and digital platforms. Within the Ramayana, Sumitra is often seen as the voice of wisdom in Ayodhya.