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Yami Gautam to burn Ravana effigy at Red Fort on Dussehra
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News18•19-10-2026, 20:20
Yami Gautam to burn Ravana effigy at Red Fort on Dussehra
- •National Award-winning Bollywood actress Yami Gautam will burn the effigy of Ravana at the historic Lav Kush Ramlila at the Red Fort grounds on October 20.
- •Lav Kush Ramlila Committee President Arjun Kumar stated that this year's theme is Women Respect, and Yami will represent women power on stage.
- •Yami, who is also shown killing Ravana in her recent film Nai Naveli, will now perform the act in front of thousands of spectators.
- •She joins a long list of Bollywood stars who have participated in this tradition, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, and Kareena Kapoor.
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Yami Gautam will attend the Lav Kush Ramlila at the historic Red Fort grounds on October 20 to shoot an arrow at the effigy of Ravana and set it on fire, delivering a powerful message of women empowerment and respect.
The central theme of the Lav Kush Ramlila celebration is 'Women's Respect', highlighting the courage of women to stand against societal evils and showcasing their vital role in the triumph of good over evil.
Several prominent Bollywood personalities have previously participated in the Lav Kush Ramlila's traditional Ravana slaying ceremony, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Prabhas, Kareena Kapoor, and director Rohit Shetty.
