'My journey began with Ramleela': Ravi Kishan portrays Ram during Dussehra celebrations

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan portrays Lord Ram during Ramleela celebrations in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan portrayed Lord Ram during Ramleela celebrations in Delhi on Tuesday, marking the occasion of Dussehra.Dressed in traditional warrior attire and carrying a bow and arrow, Kishan shared pictures of his portrayal on X, writing, “By the grace of Lord Shri Ram, the Ram Lila of Ayodhya was staged in Ram Lila (Delhi).

Jai Shri Ram.”

Kishan said his journey with Ramleela began in Ayodhya, but he had never portrayed Lord Ram before.

“My journey began with Ramleela in Ayodhya, but I had never portrayed Lord Ram before. Today, by the grace of Lord Ram, I am getting the opportunity to take on this role. I have come before all of you in this form for Dussehra, and I am very happy about it. Yesterday went well, and by the grace of Lord Ram, may he guide today’s performance just as beautifully.

Let us see how the Lord makes today’s Ramleela unfold on stage,” he said.

The actor also extended Dussehra wishes to his fans and the people of India, urging them to overcome the evils within themselves and society.“Victory to Lord Ram, to Maryada Purushottam, to the best among men. In the same way, we need to destroy the Ravana in our own lives, the Ravana inside us, and the Ravana in society. May humanity awaken and there be love in everyone,” he said.