Delhi Ramlila removes Poonam Pandey from the Mandodari role. The Luv Kush Ramlila Committee at Red Fort, Delhi announced that Poonam Pandey will not play the role of Mandodari as many objected to her presence.
The committee said “Poonam Pandey had initially agreed to portray Mandodari at the committee’s invitation. However, after her name was announced, several institutions and groups raised objections, which, according to the committee, could hinder the core purpose of the Ramlila - to spread the message of Lord Shri Ram to society,”
Now the committee after the detailed discussions decided to rope in another actor for the role of Mandodari, wife of Ravana in Ramayana.
Earlier Poonam Pandey when she got the chance, she revealed that she would fast for the nine days and added that she felt more “cleansed” physically and mentally. “Jai Shree Ram. Milte hain Ramlila mein (Let’s meet at the Ramlila).”