Nawazuddin Siddiqui had said he would play the character of 'Maricha' in the programme.
Muzaffarnagar:
A 'Ramleela' programme featuring actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been cancelled following opposition by groups in Muzaffarnagar, police said today.
The actor had on Wednesday said that he would play the character of 'Maricha' in the programme.
Maricha is a rakshasa (demon), who is killed by Rama. His most notable exploit is his role in the kidnapping of Sita, Rama's wife.
The Ramleela program featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui at Budhana town has been cancelled over opposition by some activists, SP (rural) Rakesh Jolly said.
The organisers had to cancel the programme after the activists approached them and expressed their displeasure over Nawazuddin Siddiqui's participation, he added.
The actor had on Wednesday said that he would play the character of 'Maricha' in the programme.
Maricha is a rakshasa (demon), who is killed by Rama. His most notable exploit is his role in the kidnapping of Sita, Rama's wife.
My childhood dream could not come true, but will definitely be a part of Ramleela next year.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) October 6, 2016
Check the rehearsals. pic.twitter.com/euOYSgsm3F
The Ramleela program featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui at Budhana town has been cancelled over opposition by some activists, SP (rural) Rakesh Jolly said.
The organisers had to cancel the programme after the activists approached them and expressed their displeasure over Nawazuddin Siddiqui's participation, he added.
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