Bhubaneswar: Kangana Ranaut may have wielded weapons in her film, Manikarnika, but in real life, she failed to shoot the arrow at the Raavan Dahan ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday. The actress made history and became the first woman to perform Raavan Dahan at Lav Kush Ramleela. She made her way to the stage with her sister Rangoli Chandel by her side. She wore a traditional red saree and tied her hair up into a neat bun. The actress was joined by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
In a video now going viral, Kangana was seen with a bow in her hand while people around her taught her how to shoot the arrow. Kangana made three attempts to shoot the arrow but failed all three times. Nevertheless, her spirits weren’t dampened. She chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ while one of the members of the Lav Kush Ramleela Committee helped her shoot the arrow.
A section of social media, especially on Reddit, trolled her for her failed attempt. “This gives me second hand embarassment,” a social media user wrote. “So much for being the stunt/action queen of bollywood ,” added another. “So painful to watch,” a comment read. “I can’t imagine the kind of anxiety, embarrassment Kanagana must be feeling at that time,” a fourth user wrote.
“This was too hard to watch,” a user added. “I can’t stop laughing the person who is speaking in the background, putla jalaya jaye. Asatya par satya ki jeet hui hai and this is so funny and embarassing, kangana should have taken YouTube classes,” a comment read.
Kangana was invited to perform the Ravan Dahan as a nod to the Women’s Reservation Bill which was passed last month, The Indian Express reported. Speaking about it, Arjun Singh, president of Lav Kush Ramleela Committee of Delhi, told PTI, “Be it a film star or a politician, every year we have a VIP grace our event. In the past, we have had former President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi do the honours. Among film stars, Ajay Devgn and John Abraham have been here. Last year, Prabhas did the Ravan Dahan. For the first time in 50 years of our event, it will be a woman who will do the Ravan Dahan.”
“Lav Kush Ramleela Committee also wants equal rights for women. Women participation is increasing in every walk of life today, but there is still a long way to go. The bill will help in the development of the country and society,” he was quoted as saying.
Kangana will be seen in cinemas this weekend with Tejas.
