Hema Malini Dances as Goddess Sita in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Mandir Consecration

Ayodhya: Veteran Bollywood actor and BJP MP Hema Malini performed in a dance drama based on the Ramayana in Ayodhya on Wednesday, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration on December 22.

The 75-year-old actor, who is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer, took up the role of Goddess Sita in this dance drama. It was her first visit to Ayodhya.

Earlier, on her performance in Ayodhya, she said, “I have come to Ayodhya for the first time. I am going to perform in the Ramayana as Sita. This programme has been organised by Swami Rambhadracharya. He has organised a 10-day programme.”

When asked about the possibility of a similar grand Krishna temple at Krishna Janmasthal in Mathura, Hema Malini said, “It should definitely be there. Mathura and Vrindavan are cities with temples. There are a lot of temples but years ago, Krishna Janmasthal was destroyed and a masjid was built there. So there is an objection among the people.” “It would be nice if this is solved because it belongs to Lord Krishna. The ‘Janmashtal’ is Lord Krishna’s place… There is a beautiful temple. But it would be much better if something else was done,” she added.