CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Bollywood actress Yami Gautam drew attention on the occasion of Vijayadashami at Delhi’s historic Luv Kush Ramlila as she held a bow and arrow. At the grand Dussehra celebrations held at the Red Fort ground, she symbolically shot an arrow at the effigy of Ravana. Her appearance at the event and the message she shared on social media have been widely discussed. In her post, Yami wrote “Jai Shri Ram” while extending Vijayadashami greetings.
Yami’s special appearance at Luv Kush Ramlila came during the Dussehra programme held on October 20, where she attended along with filmmaker-director Aanand L. Rai. The actress shared a photograph of herself with the bow and arrow on social media. She wrote that being part of the prestigious Luv Kush Ramlila was a beautiful experience for her. Referring to the huge crowd that had gathered to celebrate Vijayadashami, Yami said people were united like one heartbeat in celebrating the victory of good over evil.
This year, the main theme of the Luv Kush Ramlila was “respect for women”. According to the organising committee, Yami Gautam’s participation was intended to send a message about women’s courage, dignity and empowerment. Ravana was presented not only as a mythological character, but also as a symbol of ego, injustice and social evils. In this context, Yami’s participation in the Ravana vadh was linked to the message of women’s power and standing up against injustice.
Yami Gautam had recently also appeared in a scene related to Ravana vadh in the film “Nai Naveli”. Against that backdrop, her gesture of holding a bow and arrow at an actual Dussehra celebration was special for the audience. The actress’s photographs and videos have attracted attention on social media.
A large crowd gathered at Delhi’s Red Fort ground, where the Dussehra festival is organised on a grand scale every year during the Luv Kush Ramlila. This time too, a large number of people arrived to witness the burning of Ravana’s effigy. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also attended the programme. Yami Gautam’s presence made the event notable from the perspective of the entertainment world as well.
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