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Digital Women's Ramlila Launches in Mohali with 108 Female Performers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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The first digital women’s Ramlila began today in Mohali, featuring 108 women and girls portraying a range of characters from the epic.
Mohali witnessed the inauguration of a digital women’s Ramlila on Thursday, marking a novel approach to the traditional theatrical retelling of the Ramayana. Organisers have assembled a troupe of 108 women and girls, each assigned to a distinct role ranging from deities and demons to key figures in the epic narrative. The performances will be streamed online, allowing audiences across the country to view the production in real time.
The initiative, promoted by local cultural bodies, aims to empower female participants by providing them a platform to engage with classical literature and stagecraft. Rehearsals over the past weeks involved intensive training in acting, dialogue delivery, and digital staging techniques, ensuring a seamless blend of tradition and technology.
Authorities from the Punjab Ministry of Culture have expressed support for the project, noting its potential to inspire similar gender‑inclusive cultural events nationwide. The digital format also addresses pandemic‑related restrictions, offering a safe yet immersive experience for viewers.
The Ramlila is scheduled to run for several weeks, with daily episodes released on official social media channels. Organisers invite the public to share feedback and encourage broader participation in future editions.
The initiative, promoted by local cultural bodies, aims to empower female participants by providing them a platform to engage with classical literature and stagecraft. Rehearsals over the past weeks involved intensive training in acting, dialogue delivery, and digital staging techniques, ensuring a seamless blend of tradition and technology.
Authorities from the Punjab Ministry of Culture have expressed support for the project, noting its potential to inspire similar gender‑inclusive cultural events nationwide. The digital format also addresses pandemic‑related restrictions, offering a safe yet immersive experience for viewers.
The Ramlila is scheduled to run for several weeks, with daily episodes released on official social media channels. Organisers invite the public to share feedback and encourage broader participation in future editions.