Famous Hindi film comedian Asrani will play the role of the chief minister of King Jarnak at the famous Luv Kush Ramlila stage at Delhi’s Red Fort. Aam Aadmi Party leader Brijesh Goyal will play the role of the powerful Meghnad, son of Ravana. Renowned singer Shankar Sahni will play the role of a boatman who rows a boat and will dialogue with the music. At a press conference at the Red Fort Stadium on Tuesday, Luv Kush Ramlila Committee Chairman Arjun Kumar said that the Ramlila will be held from October 3 to 13, 2024.
Dussehra will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on October 12, 2024. Arjun Kumar said that on the occasion of Sita Swayamwar at the court of King Janak, famous film actor Asrani will invite all kings to bow down with his unique comedic style. Famous singer Shankar Sahni will play the role of a boatman who helps Lord Shri Ram ferry the boat. This time, Asrani said it is a matter of pride for me to play any role in the famous Ramlila of the Red Fort.
Asrani said whenever I go abroad, my fans call me ‘Naradji’. Because I played the role of Narad Muni on stage in Luv Kush Ramleela. I am glad that Luv Kush Ramlila is so popular abroad as well. Indian culture and values are introduced to the younger generation there through Ramlila. This year, I am playing the role of the chief minister in the court of King Janak who will invite all the kings who come to Swayamwar in Sitaji to break the bow of Baba Bhol.
Singer Shankar Sahni said, “I am happy to play the character of Kwat. I will make you cross the Ganges while singing Lord Ramji.” Subhash Goyal, general secretary of Luv Kush Ramlila Committee said, Prior to the Ramlila, renowned bhajan singer Kanhaiya Mittal will sing the praises of the Lord in the sermons of Saint Trilochan Das and the bhajan night of Prabhu Khatu Shyam. Apart from this, there will also be Saint Aniruddhacharya. )’s sermons and hymns. “The important role of Queen Kaikeyi who played King Dasharatha in Ramlila was definitely very important to me,” said Indian Army Major Shalu Verma.
