Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55am on 24 Sep 2025,Wednesday Entertainment
The Luv Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi has removed actress Poonam Pandey from the role of Mandodari following protests by the VHP and BJP, citing concerns over “public sentiments.” A steering-committee meeting led to the decision, and she was formally informed in writing. Originally, Pandey had been cast opposite Arya Babbar (as Ravana) in the UNESCO-recognized Ramleela at Red Fort. Critics, including BJP’s Praveen Shankar Kapoor and VHP’s Surendra Gupta, had urged her replacement on grounds of her past public image. (PC: The Hindu)
