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Dussehra 2023: Kangana Ranaut performs Ravan Dahan at Lav Kush Mela; fails to shoot arrow

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

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

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For the occasion, Kangana opted for a red traditional saree

For the occasion, Kangana opted for a red traditional saree

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 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 arrow lit up the effigy and the ritual was complete

The arrow lit up the effigy and the ritual was complete

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

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

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