Delhi Ramleela committee releases video amid controversy over Poonam Pandey as MandodariDelhi’s Luv-Kush Ramleela committee released a video of Poonam Pandey addressing criticism over her casting as Mandodari. By IANS Published Date - 22 September 2025, 10:45 AMMumbai: In the midst of criticism surrounding Poonam Pandey’s casting as Ravan’s wife Mandodari in Delhi’s iconic Luv-Kush Ramleela, the organising committee has released a video to address the controversy. In a video shared by the National Capital’s UNESCO recognised Luv-Kush Ramleela team. Mandodari was Ravan’s wife. Earlier last week, The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had objected to Poonam Pandey portraying Mandodari, Ravan’s wife in the Ramleela.