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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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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. 

Kangana Ranaut made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela

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Kangana Ranaut made history by being the first woman in 50 years to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela

For the occasion, Kangana opted for a red traditional saree

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For the occasion, Kangana opted for a red traditional saree

Arjun Singh, the esteemed President of the Lav Kush Ramleela Committee of Delhi, proudly heralded this groundbreaking moment.

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Arjun Singh, the esteemed President of the Lav Kush Ramleela Committee of Delhi, proudly heralded this groundbreaking moment.

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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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.

Kangana Ranaut`s groundbreaking performance will undoubtedly be etched in the  Lav Kush Ramleela`s history as a turning point

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Kangana Ranaut`s groundbreaking performance will undoubtedly be etched in the  Lav Kush Ramleela`s history as a turning point

Finally, it came time for Kangana to shoot the arrow at Ravan

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Finally, it came time for Kangana to shoot the arrow at Ravan

The actress tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned

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The actress tried shooting the arrow but unfortunately things did not go as planned

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 actress was a sport about it and chanted `Jai Shree Ram` while another member from the committee helped her take the shot

The arrow lit up the effigy and the ritual was complete

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The arrow lit up the effigy and the ritual was complete

The committee and Kangana did Ganpati darshan post the lighting of the effigy

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The committee and Kangana did Ganpati darshan post the lighting of the effigy

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