From Ravi Kishan to Puneet Issar: A look the actors who have performed in Ramlila
From Ravi Kishan to Puneet Issar, many noted actors have graced the stage of Ramlila. Their performances in this traditional enactment of Lord Ram's story highlight its enduring cultural significance.
Ravi Kishan Ravi Kishan is mainly a politician and a Bhojpuri movie star, but has also appeared in Bollywood movies, usually in supporting parts. Particularly, he played Lord Rama's brother Bharata in the Ayodhya Ramlila. His role combined his political/devotional dedication to the events with his acting career.
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Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari is a popular Bhojpuri singer, actor, and politician who has appeared in many Hindi and other language films has frequently appeared in Delhi's main Ramlila celebrations, adding his star power to the traditional performance by playing parts like Angad (who acts as Ravana's messenger) and even Parashuram in different years.
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Vindu Dara Singh Vindu Dara Singh, son of the famous Dara Singh (who portrayed Hanuman in the 1987 television series Ramayan), has appeared in a number of Bollywood productions. Th actor has played the role of Lord Hanuman in a number of Ramlila productions, including those in Delhi and Ayodhya, continuing his father's legacy.
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Asrani Asrani, an experienced Bollywood comedian and actor known for his iconic roles in timeless Hindi films like Sholay, has performed on the Ramlila stage. He has played the role of Narad Muni in a number of Ramlila, bringing his extensive stage and filmmaking experience to the religious show.
Arya Babbar Arya Babbar, the son of veteran Bollywood actor Raj Babbar, has acted in both Punjabi and Hindi In the Luv Kush Ramlila at the Red Fort in Delhi, he also played the important role of Ravana, showing his versatility by playing the complex role from the Ramayana.
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Raja Murad Raja Murad is an outstanding Bollywood character actor with hundreds of roles who has acted in Ramlila. He has been known to play the role of Ahiravan, Ravana's demon brother, giving the supporting cast of these elaborate shows more depth and expertise.
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Kinshuk Vaidya Though Kinshuk Vaidya is best known for his work in Hindi television, such as the well-liked children's program Shaka Laka Boom Boom, he has also appeared in Hindi films and is regarded as a member of the Ramlila events celebrity cast. In the Luv Kush Ramlila, he plays the crucial and prestigious role of Lord Ram, which is an honor for any performer.
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Puneet Issar Puneet Issar who is known for his parts in several Bollywood movies and, most famously, as Duryodhana in the 1988 television series Mahabharat. He used his acting power for the legendary role of Lord Parashuram, a fierce and powerful sage, in the Ayodhya production of Ramlila
