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Man drops dead in Haryana while playing Lord Hanuman's role in Ramlila
No one came to his rescue as the audience at the event was perplexed, believing the man falling to the ground was a part of the act.
Published on Jan 23, 2024 12:04 PM IST
Delhi govt to organise 3-day Ramlila from Saturday, minister claims Centre denied permission to hold event at Bharat Mandapam
Delhi govt to organise 3-day Ramlila from Saturday, minister claims Centre denied permission to hold event at Bharat Mandapam
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 06:52 AM IST
PTI |
Bikers open fire during Ramlila in Hamirpur; teenager injured
A 14-year-old boy, Nirvendra, was hit by a bullet and has been admitted to the medical college in Orai, Jalaun.
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
Celebrities dazzle Delhi stage for the love of Ramlila
Popular actors from films and TV are ruling the stage at the Lav Kush Ramlila in the Red Fort grounds. HT City speaks to them about their backstage banter.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 07:54 PM IST
#Dussehra2023: At 110ft, Old Delhi’s Ravana set to be the tallest of them all!
Dussehra has yet again come with the competition among Ramlila committees in Delhi-NCR to see ‘Where will the tallest Ravana burn’!
Published on Oct 24, 2023 04:00 PM IST
All-women Ramlila team breaks the mould with dazzling display
Their captivating performance, which began on October 15, is now captivating audiences on the internet through live streams on diverse social media platforms
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 08:48 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
For Ramlila actors, the impact goes beyond stage
Anil Mishra, who has portrayed the iconic character of Ravana for the past 15 years, Ramlila is more than just a stage act and has become an integral part of their identity
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 05:44 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Dinkle PopliFresh faces continue the legacy, PU’s Ramlila with Urdu dialogues
Even as the institution transitioned to Solan and eventually settled in Chandigarh in 1956, the vibrant celebration of Ramlila never wavered, ensuring that the campus remains steeped in its rich cultural traditions
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 09:24 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Ramlila, backstage
The actors’ backstories: The people who portray these characters, their lives are sinewed with usual jobs and routines
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 08:29 AM IST
Devotion meets ‘Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’: In Awadh’s Ramlila, Salman can also be Ram
In this unique Ramlila, staged in Bakshi-Ka-Talab, all central characters are portrayed by Muslims while their Hindu brethren revel in lifelike performances.
Published on Oct 18, 2023 05:59 AM IST
Mother, 2 daughters unite onstage for Ramlila debut
Santosh Dhyani, a 39-year-old marketing professional, will be essaying the role of Manthra and Sumitra while her 15-year-old daughter Akshara Dhyani will be playing the roles of Sunaina, Tara, and Ahilya. Adding to the enchanting performance, the roles of Gauri Mata, Durga Devi, and Kali Mata will be embodied by her 8-year-old daughter, Akshita Dhyani.
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Ramlila organisers in Chandigarh feel the pinch ahead of Dussehra festivities
While organisers are trying to bring down the costs of costumes for the characters of Lord Rama, Sita, Laxmana and others props, crackers and decorations, the Ravana, Kumbhkaran, Meghnath effigies will continue to scale new heights
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
BJP chief Nadda to address one lakh Delhi party workers on October 16
The BJP has been carrying out enrolment drives for booth-level workers and appointing a team of five people (Panch Parmeshwar), which includes booth president, booth level officer for election related work, a woman worker, a youth worker and an experienced party worker.
Updated on Oct 09, 2022 04:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Prabhas performs Ravana dahan in Delhi, fans say: 'Spitting image of Lord Ram'
Actor Prabhas, who plays Lord Ram in the upcoming film Adipurush, performed the Ravana dahan at Delhi's Luv Kush Ramlila on Dussehra, much to the delight of his fans.
Published on Oct 05, 2022 09:58 PM IST
Ravi Kishan reveals he once 'took up the role of Sita in Ramlila'
Ravi Kishan, who dressed as a woman for a few scenes in Tigmanshu Dhulia's 2013 film Bullet Raja, has revealed he has played Sita in Ramlila in his initial days.
Published on Apr 11, 2022 08:07 AM IST
In a first, Delhi to mark ‘virtual’ Dussehra today with electronic fireworks
Dussehra 2021: Ramlila committees in Delhi have reduced the size of these folklore re-enactments effigies this year due to the Covid-19 situation and concerns regarding pollution.
Updated on Oct 15, 2021 09:29 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Durga Puja, Ramlila organisers in Delhi reel from bruising Covid punch
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) last week allowed Durga Puja celebrations this year but with several riders — organisers will have to ensure venues do not have visitors beyond the seating capacity, and there can be no stalls of any kind
Updated on Oct 08, 2021 02:27 AM IST
Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Permits came too late’: For 2nd year, Delhi will miss 180-year-old Ramlila
Started during the reign of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, a Ramlila procession from Chandni Chowk to Ajmeri Gate used to be a highlight of the celebrations.
Published on Oct 07, 2021 04:21 AM IST
, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sadia AkhtarDelhi: Preparations begin as Ramlila groups greet green light for festivities
According to the DDMA, Ramlila organisers will have to ensure that the number of people does not exceed the venue’s total seating capacity, and that no stalls or fairs are set up.
Updated on Sep 30, 2021 12:42 AM IST
, New Delhi
Sadia AkhtarDDMA likely to decide today on Ramlilas, reopening of schools for classes 6-8
Officials of some prominent Ramlila organising committees in Delhi met Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday and urged him to lift the curbs imposed due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Published on Sep 29, 2021 05:32 AM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Ramlila a non-starter in the land of Ravana worshippers
Bisrakh—a village in Gautam Budh Nagar, about 30 km from Connaught Place, does not organise Ramlila or celebrate Dussehra, which is in fact the day of mourning for villagers. Local legend has it that Bisrakh is the birthplace of Ravana, the demon king and the ruler of Lanka.
Updated on Sep 27, 2021 04:16 AM IST
Manoj Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi