India, Oct. 2 -- Veteran actor and talk show host Simi Garewal surprised fans and netizens alike with an unconventional Dussehra post on social media. Simi took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday to pen a long note praising Ravan, the demon king traditionally burned in effigy on Dussehra to mark the triumph of good over evil.

In her post, Garewal challenged the long-standing vilification of Ravan in Indian mythology. "Dear Ravana. Every year, on this day, we celebrate the victory of good over evil. But technically, your behaviour should be re-classified from 'Evil' to 'Slightly Naughty'. After all, tumne kiya hi kya tha? (After all, what did you do?)"

"You kidnapped a lady in haste. but after that, you gave her more respect ...