Simi Garewal, a veteran actor and talk show host, stunned fans and netizens with an unconventional Dussehra message on social media. Simi took to her X (previously Twitter) account on Thursday to write a lengthy message celebrating Ravan, the demon king who is customarily burned in effigy on Dussehra to commemorate the triumph of good over evil.

Simi Garewal defends Ravan in her Dussehra post

Garewal`s post addressed the long-standing vilification of Ravan in Indian mythology. She wrote, "Dear Ravana, Every year, on this day, we celebrate the victory of good over evil.. But.. technically.. your behaviour should be re-classified from "Evil" to "Slightly Naughty"."