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Love‑Kush Ramleela in Delhi Casts Ravana as a Romantic, Pantel as Narad
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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A Delhi stage production titled ‘Love‑Kush Ramleela’ reimagines Ravana as a lover and features Pantel in the role of sage Narad.
The city’s cultural calendar this week includes a new theatrical rendition called “Love‑Kush Ramleela,” staged in Delhi. The production offers a contemporary twist on the traditional Ramayana narrative, focusing on themes of love and devotion.
In a striking departure from classic portrayals, the show presents the demon king Ravana as a “rajpremi” – a lover driven by affection rather than solely by ambition. Directors say the reinterpretation aims to explore the complexity of his character and invite audiences to view the epic through a fresh emotional lens.
Veteran actor Pantel has been cast as the celestial sage Narad, whose role traditionally serves as a messenger and commentator. His involvement adds a familiar face to the experimental cast, and producers anticipate his performance will anchor the play’s mythic elements.
Organisers expect the production to attract both traditional Ramleela enthusiasts and younger viewers interested in modern storytelling, highlighting Delhi’s vibrant performing‑arts scene.
In a striking departure from classic portrayals, the show presents the demon king Ravana as a “rajpremi” – a lover driven by affection rather than solely by ambition. Directors say the reinterpretation aims to explore the complexity of his character and invite audiences to view the epic through a fresh emotional lens.
Veteran actor Pantel has been cast as the celestial sage Narad, whose role traditionally serves as a messenger and commentator. His involvement adds a familiar face to the experimental cast, and producers anticipate his performance will anchor the play’s mythic elements.
Organisers expect the production to attract both traditional Ramleela enthusiasts and younger viewers interested in modern storytelling, highlighting Delhi’s vibrant performing‑arts scene.