In 73-Year-Old Alambagh Ramlila, a sweet Urdu feel

Railway Ramlila Dussehra Committee

Lucknow: The capital’s rich Ganga-Jamuni culture is once again on full display at the 73-year-old Ramlila organized by the Railway Ramlila Dussehra Committee in Alambagh, where the dialogues are delivered primarily in Urdu. This unique blend of traditions highlights the harmonious coexistence of different cultures in Lucknow. Director Virendra Sharma, who has been overseeing the production for years, says the choice of Urdu for the dialogues is intentional, aimed at sending a positive message to society. “As an engineer by profession, I take ten days off to direct the Ramlila…

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