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A stage play based on the mythological saga Ram Leela, performed a few days ago to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami , has gone viral due to a controversial segment. Intended to depict scenes from the Ramayana, the performance drew criticism from netizens for its inappropriate act and deviation from cultural norms.

In the viral video, a young girl playing the role of Shurpanakha, Ravana’s sister, is seen dancing to a Bollywood song around a boy portraying Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana, who appears visibly distracted by her actions. This particular segment, part of the theatrical representation of the Ramayana, has triggered outrage among social media users for its indecent portrayal of a revered cultural narrati

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