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Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut performs Ravan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela
Updated On: 25 October, 2023 10:30 AM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut took center stage at the world-famous Lav Kush Ramleela in New Delhi, marking the occasion of Dussehra. The 50-year-old tradition, held annually at the iconic Red Fort, witnessed a remarkable shift this year, as it was helmed by the presence of a woman setting the effigy of the demon king Ravan ablaze.
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Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut took center stage at the world-famous Lav Kush Ramleela in New Delhi, marking the occasion of Dussehra. The 50-year-old tradition, held annually at the iconic Red Fort, witnessed a remarkable shift this year, as it was helmed by the presence of a woman setting the effigy of the demon king Ravan ablaze.
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Kangana Ranaut made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela
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For the occasion, Kangana opted for a red traditional saree
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Arjun Singh, the esteemed President of the Lav Kush Ramleela Committee of Delhi, proudly heralded this groundbreaking moment.
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The decision to entrust Kangana Ranaut with this iconic role was made by the committee as a nod to the recently passed Women`s Reservation Bill in the Parliament.
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Kangana Ranaut`s groundbreaking performance will undoubtedly be etched in the Lav Kush Ramleela`s history as a turning point
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Finally, it came time for Kangana to shoot the arrow at Ravan
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The actress tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned
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The actress was a sport about it and chanted `Jai Shree Ram` while another member from the committee helped her take the shot
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The arrow lit up the effigy and the ritual was complete
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The committee and Kangana did Ganpati darshan post the lighting of the effigy
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