Bollywood stars in Ayodhya’s Ramlila this year; Bhagyashree as Sita, Shakti Kapoor, Arbaaz Khan in these roles
The organizers have yet to zero in on the central character – Lord Ram. No name has been finalized yet, for essaying the role of Lord Ram
New Delhi: The temple town of Ayodhya is all set to celebrate the Ram Leela in a grand way again, this Dussehra. Last year’s Ram Leela was major draw with participation of Bhojpuri actors including Ravi Kishen, Manoj Tiwari & Asrani.
This year’s Ram Leela is set to a star-studded event, in which a host of Bollywood celebrities will be seen playing important characters. The organizers have roped in key Bollywood personalities for the grand Ayodhya celebrations, however this will be subject to existing Covid-19 situation in the state.
According to reports, the Bollywood celebs have been contacted and permission from state government is yet to be taken. “The state government`s nod is awaited, but we have to begin rehearsals soon. We hope Covid wave ebbs out by Dussehra,” said Subhash Alik, founder of Meri Maa Foundation and organiser of the event.
Shakti Kapoor, Raza Murad, Arbaaz likely in these key roles
According to the organisers, the Ramlila will be enacted at the historic Laxman Qila on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya during Dussehra. If all goes as per the plan, ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ fame actress Bhagyashree will play the role of Sita during the Ramlila. The star cast also includes Arbaaz Khan, Raza Murad, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani, Avatar Gill, Vindu Dara Singh and other leading cine personalities.
“Actor Shakti Kapoor will play the role of Ahiravana, Raza Murad will perform the role of Kumbhakarana, Vindu Dara Singh will continue in his role of Lord Hanuman,” Malik said.
Asrani will essay the role of Narad Muni, Shahbaz Khan will be seen as Ravan, Raj Mathur as Bharat, Avtar Gill as Vibhishana, Amita Nangia as Kaikeyi and Ritu Shivpuri will play the role of Kaushalya, mother of Lord Ram.
However, the organizers have yet to zero in on the central character – Lord Ram. No name has been finalized yet, for essaying the role of Lord Ram. Ayodhya Ram Leela celebrations in 2020 Last year, the Ram Leela celebrations happened under the cloud of Covid-19 pandemic and therefore no LIVE audience was allowed at the venue. However, it was telecasted on Doordarshan and social media platforms. And, it did garner huge attention and earned wide appreciation.
Day 1 of Ayodhya Ram Leela 2020
Day 5 of Ayodhya Ram Leela 2020