Grand Ramlila Performance from Ayodhya to take place in Delhi: Kejia Lidj Mejo to play Sita, Ravi Kishan to play Rama
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Grand Ramlila Performance from Ayodhya to take place in Delhi: Kejia Lidj Mejo to play Sita, Ravi Kishan to play Rama

Residents of Ayodhya are eagerly anticipating the grand Ramlila performance, which promises to be even larger and more special this year. This world-renowned 'Ramlila from Ayodhya,' depicting the story of Indian culture and the ideal man Prabhu Shri Rama, will be held in Delhi.

This year, Kejia Lidj Mejo, a participant in the 'Miss Universe India 2026' contest, will portray Mother Sita, while Bollywood star and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan will appear as Lord Rama.

The large-scale event is scheduled from October 10 to October 20 at the Mavalankar Hall, located in the prestigious Constitutional Club of Delhi. The era of Treta Yuga will be presented in a new form there, utilizing beautiful decorations, modern technology, and large LED screens.

According to Subhash Malik, founder and chairman of Ramlila, this grand performance has been held on the sacred land of Ayodhya for the past seven years and has gained immense love both in the country and abroad. Last year, by combining online and offline formats, it was watched by about 620 million viewers.

This year's Ramlila will feature many renowned actors from Bollywood and Bhojpuri cinema playing various roles. Among them are: Ravi Kishan (MP and actor) as Lord Rama; Kejia Lidj Mejo (Miss Universe India 2026) as Mother Sita; Manoj Tiwari (MP and actor) in various important roles; Arun Bakshi as King Lanka Ravana; Bindu Dara Singh as Kumbhakarna; Avatar Gil as Meghanada; Punit Issar as Lord Parshuram. Additionally, Raja Murad and other distinguished artists will participate in this historical presentation.

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