New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Poonam Pandey will not play Mandodari in the Ramlila organised by the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee at Red Fort, Delhi. The committee announced this change at a press conference on September 23.

The Ramlila committee faced repeated objections from different groups. After detailed discussions, members unanimously decided that another artiste will perform the role of Ravana's wife this year.

"Poonam Pandey had initially agreed to portray Mandodari at the committee's invitation. However, after her name was announced, several institutions and groups raised objections, which, according to the committee, could hinder the core purpose of the Ramlila - to spread the message of Lord Shri Ram to society," the committee said in...