Hyderabad: This Dussehra, a historic moment is set to take place as actor-producer Kangana Ranaut is poised to make history by becoming the first woman to perform the Ravan Dahan ritual during the Dussehra celebration at Lav Kush Ramleela in Delhi. This iconic event, traditionally held at the Red Fort for the past five decades, will witness a woman igniting the effigy of the demon king Ravana with a well-aimed arrow. Arjun Singh, the president of the Lav Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi, has officially confirmed this groundbreaking development.
Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram to share a video in which she discussed the upcoming event and also talked about her upcoming film, "Tejas." In the caption of the post, she emphasized the historical significance of this event, stating, "This marks a significant moment in the 50-year history of the Red Fort's annual celebration as a woman takes the lead in igniting the effigy of Ravana. Jai Shri Ram."
Arjun Singh revealed that the committee's decision was influenced by the Women's Reservation Bill, which had recently been passed by Parliament in September. He stated, "Throughout the years, we have had VIPs, whether they were film stars or politicians, gracing our event. Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as film stars like Ajay Devgn and John Abraham have participated. Prabhas led the Ravan Dahan last year. In our 50-year history, a woman will set fire to the effigy of Ravana for the first time."
Kangana is presently engaged in promoting her film, Tejas, scheduled for release on Friday. The film, written and directed by Sarvesh Mewara, features her in the role of an Indian Air Force pilot. The fact that a female celebrity is participating in the Ravan Dahan for the first time has garnered applause from netizens, and it will be intriguing to see the Queen star take up the bow and arrow to carry on this tradition.
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